It Is Obvious That an Error Occurred in the Preparation

question 80

Multiple Choice

It is obvious that an error occurred in the preparation and/or posting of closing entries if:

• A)all revenue and expense accounts have zero balances.
• B)the retained earnings account is debited for the amount of the net loss for the period.
• C)the income summary account is debited for the amount of net income for the period.
• D)all balance sheet accounts have zero balances.
• E)only permanent accounts appear on the post-closing trial balance.

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Definitions:

General Journal

A primary accounting record where all types of financial transactions are initially recorded using double-entry bookkeeping before posting to specific accounts in the ledger.

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary accounts to permanent accounts.

Rendering Services

The act of providing professional services or duties to a client or customer.

Purchases Journal

A ledger used in accounting to record all purchases of goods and services on credit.