The Numbering System Used in a Company's Chart of Accounts

question 18

Multiple Choice

The numbering system used in a company's chart of accounts:

• A) Is the same for all companies.
• B) Is determined by generally accepted accounting principles.
• C) Depends on the source documents used in the accounting process.
• D) Typically begins with balance sheet accounts.
• E) Typically begins with income statement accounts.

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Definitions:

Valid Defense

A legally acceptable reason or argument presented in a court to counter the allegations made in a lawsuit.

Liability

The state of being responsible for something, especially in terms of a legal or financial obligation.

Right of Recourse

The legal right to demand compensation or payment from a third party after fulfilling an obligation, especially in financial transactions.

Discharge

(1) The termination of an obligation, such as occurs when the parties to a contract have fully performed their contractual obligations. (2) The termination of a bankruptcy debtor’s obligation to pay debts.