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 51

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. $$\text { Increase } = \mathrm { I } \quad \text { Decrease } = \mathrm { D } \quad \text { No Effect } = \mathrm { N }$$
Bowen Company amortized $3,000 of patent cost. $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\text { Assets Liabilities } & \text { Equity } & \text { Revenues } & \text { Expenses } & \begin{array}{c}\text { Net } \\\text { Income }\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}\text { Cash } \\\text { Flow }\end{array}\\\hline&&&\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Money Market

A segment of the financial market where short-term financial instruments with high liquidity and short maturities are traded.

Float Motive

The rationale for holding money in transaction accounts to satisfy daily operational cash flow needs.

Liquidity

The ease with which an asset or security can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

Long-term Maturities

Refers to debt securities or loans with repayment periods typically exceeding one year, often associated with bonds or long-term loans.