A Journal Entry Contains a Debit to a Liability Account

question 127

Multiple Choice

A journal entry contains a debit to a liability account and a credit to a revenue account.This is an example of a(n) :

• A)accrued expense.
• B)deferred expense.
• C)unearned revenue.
• D)accrued revenue.

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Definitions:

Amortizes

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over a period, effectively spreading the cost over its useful life.

Accrued Interest

Accrued interest is the interest on a loan or bond that has accumulated since the principal investment or last payment period but has not yet been paid.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically presented as an expense on the income statement.

Amortization

The process of spreading the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.