The Purpose of Adjusting Entries Is To

question 69

Multiple Choice

The purpose of adjusting entries is to:

• A) Prepare the revenue and expense accounts for recording the revenue and expenses of the next accounting period.
• B) Record certain revenue and expenses that are not properly measured in the course of recording daily routine transactions.
• C) Correct errors made during the accounting period.
• D) Update the equity account for the changes in equity that had been recorded in revenue and expense accounts throughout the period.

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