How Does Receiving a Bill to Be Paid Next Month

question 224

Multiple Choice

How does receiving a bill to be paid next month for services received affect the accounting equation?

• A) assets decrease; stockholders' equity decreases
• B) assets increase; liabilities increase
• C) liabilities increase; stockholders' equity increases
• D) liabilities increase; stockholders' equity decreases

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members out of its earnings. It represents a share of corporate profits.

Property, Plant, Equipment

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not intended for resale.

Operating Activities

Operating activities relate to the primary business activities of a company, such as production, distribution, and marketing, which generate revenue and expenses reflected in the income statement.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material, labor, and overhead costs.