At the Time the Transaction Occurred,which of the Following Would

question 172

Multiple Choice

At the time the transaction occurred,which of the following would result in an increase in net income under the accrual basis of accounting,but would not result in an increase in net income under cash basis accounting?

• A) purchase of supplies for cash
• B) performance of services on account
• C) use of supplies purchased earlier
• D) receipt of cash for services that were performed earlier on account

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made, used to prepare financial statements.

Year-End Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to prepare the accounts for the next period by clearing out revenues and expenses to the income summary.

Owner's Drawings

The withdrawal of business assets by the owner for personal use, which reduces the equity of the owner in the business.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before accounting for certain expenses.