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:

Compounded

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Post-secondary

Relating to education after high school, including college, university, and vocational or technical training.

Compounded

The process where interest earned on an investment is reinvested to earn additional interest over time.

Nominal Rate

The advertised or stated interest rate of an investment or loan, not accounting for compounding or inflation.