AUDITING+ASSURANCE 12MONTH ACCESS CARD
AUDITING+ASSURANCE 12MONTH ACCESS CARD
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ISBN: 9780135635131
Author: ARENS
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 20, Problem 1RQ
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Identify the five general ledger accounts that can be affected by the payroll and personnel cycles.

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The following are the general ledger accounts that are affected by the personnel cycle and payroll:

  • Cash
  • Direct labor
  • Inventory
  • Salary expense
  • Construction in progress
  • Commission expense
  • Taxes withheld
  • Wages payable
  • Payroll tax expense

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