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:

National Output

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's economy in a specific period.

Economic Units

Entities such as households, businesses, and governments that engage in economic activities including production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services.

Positive Statement

An objective analysis or statement based on factual information, without any subjective or opinion-based commentary.

Balance Of Trade

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports over a certain period of time.