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Chapter 4, Problem 1MCQ

Which of the following accounts would not appear in a closing entry?

a. Salary Expense
b.Interest Income
c. Accumulated Depreciation
d. Retained Earnings

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Financial Accounting

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Which of the following accounts would not appear in a closing entry? a. Salary Expense b.Interest Income c. Accumulated Depreciation d. Retained Earnings

Solution Summary: The author explains that Accumulated Depreciation is a contra asset and it doesn't appear in the closing journal entry.

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