What Is the Correct Order for the Steps in the Closing

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order for the steps in the closing process?
I Close the drawings account to the owner's capital account
II Balance the owner's capital account
III Transfer the profit or loss to the owner's capital account
IV Close the income and expense accounts to the profit or loss summary account

• A) III, IV, II, I
• B) IV, III, I, II.
• C) IV, III, I, II
• D) IV, III, II, I.

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Definitions:

Nominal Interest

The stated interest rate on a loan or investment, not accounting for inflation or compounding effects.

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Refers to the nominal interest rate which is compounded at certain intervals over a specified period but not necessarily reflecting the actual annual rate of return.

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Annuitant

The individual entitled to receive payments from an annuity contract, usually during retirement.