Indicate How Each Event Affects the Elements of Financial Statements $$\text { Increase } = \mathrm { I } \quad \text { Decrease } = \mathrm { D } \quad \text { No Effect } = \mathrm { N }$$

question 38

Short Answer

Indicate how each event affects the elements of financial statements. Use the following letters to record your answer in the box shown below each element. You do not need to enter amounts. $$\text { Increase } = \mathrm { I } \quad \text { Decrease } = \mathrm { D } \quad \text { No Effect } = \mathrm { N }$$
On January 1, 2014, Pedroia Co. issued $100,000 of bonds. Interest is paid in cash on December 31 of each year. Indicate the effects of payment of interest on December 31, 2014. $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\text { Assets Liabilities } & \text { Equity } & \text { Revenues } & \text { Expenses } & \begin{array}{c}\text { Net } \\\text { Income }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Cash } \\\text { Flow }\end{array}\\\hline&&&\end{array}$

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Psychological Needs

The basic mental requirements for human well-being, such as the need for love, esteem, belonging, and self-actualization.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals assess their own abilities, achievements, and conditions in comparison to others.

Upward Social Comparison

The process by which individuals compare themselves to others who are perceived to be better off or superior in some way.

Downward Social Comparison

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