A Transaction Can Cause Only One Account on the Balance

question 76

True/False

A transaction can cause only one account on the balance sheet to change.
BT: Comprehension

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Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made to shareholders out of a company's profits, usually on a quarterly basis, representing a portion of the company’s earnings distributed to its stockholders.

Cash

Cash refers to money in the physical form of currency, such as banknotes and coins, which represents immediate value for transactions or reserves.

Stock

Financial instruments representing ownership in a company and a claim on a portion of its assets and earnings.

Accumulated Earnings

The total net income of a company retained within the business after dividends are paid, without distribution to shareholders.