The Entry Required to Recognize the Bad Debts Expense for 2017

question 148

Multiple Choice

The entry required to recognize the bad debts expense for 2017 will

• A)increase total assets and retained earnings.
• B)decrease total assets and retained earnings.
• C)decrease total assets and increase net income.
• D)increase total assets and decrease net income.

Understand the various types of preferred stock and their features regarding dividends.

Recognize the accounting for the issuance of common and preferred stock.

Understand the reasons corporations might buy back their own stock and the implication of treasury stocks.

Understand the concept and calculation of treasury stock and its impact on shareholders' equity.

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