Which of the Following Is the Order of Steps to Journalize

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the order of steps to journalize an entry?

• A) Identify the accounts and the account type → Decide whether each account increases or decreases, then apply the rules of debits and credits → Record the transaction
• B) Identify the accounts and the account type → Record the transaction → Decide whether each account increases or decreases, then apply the rules of debits and credits
• C) Record the transaction → Identify the accounts and the account type → Decide whether each account increases or decreases, then apply the rules of debits and credits
• D) Decide whether each account increases or decreases, then apply the rules of debits and credits → Identify the accounts and the account type → Record the transaction

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Definitions:

Budgeted Overhead Cost

The estimated costs associated with running a company that are not directly tied to a specific product or service, including rent and utilities.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, representing the total hours that machines are in operation during a specific period.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent on a particular item and the amount that was budgeted for it.

Indirect Materials Cost

This refers to the cost of materials that are necessary for the production process but do not become an integral part of the finished product.