In Part,a Transaction Affects the Accounting Equation as Follows: Which

question 77

Multiple Choice

In part,a transaction affects the accounting equation as follows: Which of the following must be true for this transaction to keep the accounting equation in balance?

• A)If other assets remain the same,shareholders' equity must increase.
• B)If other assets remain the same,shareholders' equity must decrease.
• C)If shareholders' equity remains the same,another asset must decrease.
• D)If shareholders' equity remains the same,all other assets must remain the same.

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Definitions:

Accounting Profits

The financial gain calculated by subtracting total explicit costs from total revenue, using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Perfectly Competitive Industry

This refers to a market structure where numerous small firms compete against each other with no single company dominating the market, selling identical products, and having easy market entry and exit.

Perfectly Competitive Firm

A business that operates in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, the products are homogeneous, and there are no barriers to entry or exit.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a specific period; calculated as the quantity sold multiplied by the sale price.