Adjusting Entries Are Primarily Needed For

question 154

Multiple Choice

Adjusting entries are primarily needed for:

• A)Cash-basis accounting.
• B)Accrual-basis accounting.
• C)Current value accounting.
• D)Manual accounting systems.

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for stock, exceeding the par value of the shares.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Stated Value

The value assigned to no-par stock by the company's board of directors, used as the basis for accounting transactions.

No-Par

Refers to stocks issued without a par value, which means they do not have a nominal or face value.