Which of the following statements are true about the account
Which of the following statements are true about the accounting transactions? Select all that apply
Transactions occur when a source document (e.g., a billing) arrives, a time-based obligation (e.g., payroll payment deadline) occurs, or when closing accounts to prepare financial reports.
A transaction will always debit one account and credit another account.
When journalizing a transaction, the following equation must be maintained: Assets + Net Worth = Revenues + Liabilities + Expenses.
None of the above.
| Transactions occur when a source document (e.g., a billing) arrives, a time-based obligation (e.g., payroll payment deadline) occurs, or when closing accounts to prepare financial reports. | ||
| A transaction will always debit one account and credit another account. | ||
| When journalizing a transaction, the following equation must be maintained: Assets + Net Worth = Revenues + Liabilities + Expenses. | ||
| None of the above. |
Solution
Transaction occurs when we give up an asset in exchange of another asset. So option - a is incorrect
accounting equations is NET WORTH = TOTAL ASSETS - OUTSIDER LIABILITIES . So given equation in option - c is incorrect
Every transaction involves two parties. To ourself we cannot make a transaction. So, A transaction will always debit one account and credit one account . So option - B is correct
