Closing Entries Serve Two Important Purposes: (1)to Return the Balances

question 153

True/False

Closing entries serve two important purposes: (1)to return the balances in all temporary or nominal accounts to zero to start the next accounting period and (2)to transfer the net income (or net loss)and the dividends of the period to the Retained Earnings account.

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