If the Effect of the Debit Portion of an Adjusting

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A) decreases the balance of a stockholders' equity account
• B) increases the balance of a liability account
• C) increases the balance of an asset account
• D) decreases the balance of an expense account

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

The difference between the purchase price of an acquired entity and the fair value of its identifiable net assets.

Goodwill Impairment

The decrease in the value of a company’s goodwill, which occurs when the market value of the entity is less than its recorded value on the balance sheet.

Fair Value Adjustment

An accounting process to adjust the book value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value.

Equity Method

A method in accounting for logging investments where the investor holds considerable sway over the entity being invested in, yet lacks full control.