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:

Sound Frequency

The number of sound vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz), affecting the pitch of the sound.

Crickets

Insects of the order Orthoptera, known for the chirping sound males make by rubbing their wings together, often associated with summer nights.

Ultrasonic Bat Calls

High-frequency sound waves emitted by bats for navigation and locating prey, inaudible to most other species.

Intensity Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to trigger a detectable response or reaction.