John Tilden contributes cash to his business in exchange for capital. John is the sole proprietor. The two accounts involved in this transaction are O A. Tilden, Capital and Accounts Receivable O B. Cash and Tilden, Capital OC. Tilden, Capital and Accounts Payable O D. Accounts Payable and Cash
John Tilden contributes cash to his business in exchange for capital. John is the sole proprietor. The two accounts involved in this transaction are O A. Tilden, Capital and Accounts Receivable O B. Cash and Tilden, Capital OC. Tilden, Capital and Accounts Payable O D. Accounts Payable and Cash
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**Scenario:**
John Tilden contributes cash to his business in exchange for capital. John is the sole proprietor. The two accounts involved in this transaction are _______.
**Options:**
- (A) Tilden, Capital and Accounts Receivable
- (B) Cash and Tilden, Capital
- (C) Tilden, Capital and Accounts Payable
- (D) Accounts Payable and Cash
In a typical scenario where the owner invests cash into their business, the cash account (an asset) will increase, and the owner's capital account (equity) will also increase. Thus, the correct answer is:
**Correct Answer:** (B) Cash and Tilden, Capital](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe98fca15-9a57-40d1-b499-601eb3d3ce87%2F62145c2f-c329-4eea-ab14-3b2e28601979%2F7hh61f8m_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Example Question for Accounting Practice**
**Scenario:**
John Tilden contributes cash to his business in exchange for capital. John is the sole proprietor. The two accounts involved in this transaction are _______.
**Options:**
- (A) Tilden, Capital and Accounts Receivable
- (B) Cash and Tilden, Capital
- (C) Tilden, Capital and Accounts Payable
- (D) Accounts Payable and Cash
In a typical scenario where the owner invests cash into their business, the cash account (an asset) will increase, and the owner's capital account (equity) will also increase. Thus, the correct answer is:
**Correct Answer:** (B) Cash and Tilden, Capital
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