An Asset Created by Prepayment of an Expense Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

An asset created by prepayment of an expense is:

• A) Recorded as a debit to an unearned revenue account.
• B) Recorded as a debit to a prepaid expense account.
• C) Recorded as a credit to an unearned revenue account.
• D) Recorded as a credit to a prepaid expense account.
• E) Not recorded in the accounting records until the earnings process is complete.

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching and comparing figures from accounting records against those shown on a bank statement to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial records.

Company's Records

Documentation and files maintained by a company, detailing its financial transactions, legal obligations, and operational activities.

Cash Short

A situation where the amount of cash in a register or petty cash drawer is less than what the records indicate should be present.

Over

Typically refers to situations where actual costs or quantities exceed estimates or planned values in a budget, project, or manufacturing.