If the Effect of the Credit Portion of an Adjusting

question 57

Multiple Choice

If the effect of the credit portion of an adjusting entry is to increase the balance of a liability account, which of the following describes the effect of the debit portion of the entry?

• A) increases the balance of a contra asset account
• B) increases the balance of an asset account
• C) decreases the balance of an owner's equity account
• D) increases the balance of an expense account

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements to calculate net cash flows from operating activities by starting with net income and adjusting for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset over its useful life.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, divided into operating, investing, and financing activities.

Operating Activities

Financial transactions and events related to the core business functions, including revenue and expense activities.