Which of the Following Is Not True About Closing Entries

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about closing entries?

• A) There are four closing entries that update the owner's equity account.
• B) After the second closing entry, the income summary account is equal to the net income or (loss) for the period.
• C) All real accounts are closed at the end of the period.
• D) By closing nominal accounts at the end of the period to zero, it is possible to isolate next period's information correctly.

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