What Is the Effect of the Adjusting Entry for Depreciation

question 129

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the adjusting entry for Depreciation Expense?

• A) It increases total liabilities and increases total expenses.
• B) It increases total assets and increases total expenses.
• C) It decreases total assets and increases total expenses.
• D) It decreases total liabilities and increases total expenses.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities representing the amount a company owes to suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit.

Controlling Account

The account in the general ledger that summarizes or controls a subsidiary ledger. Example: The Accounts Payable account in the general ledger is the controlling account for the accounts payable subsidiary ledger. After postings are complete, it shows the total amount owed from purchases made on account.

General Ledger

A comprehensive record of all financial transactions made over the life of a company.

Vouchers Payable

Liabilities representing invoices that have been received but not yet paid.