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The explanation column of the general ledger


A) is completed without exception.
B) is nonexistent.
C) is used infrequently.
D) shows account titles.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The process of entering an amount on the left side of an account is called ____________ the account, and making an entry on the right side is called _________________ the account.

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The account titles used in journalizing transactions need not be identical to the account titles in the ledger.

A) True
B) False

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If a company has overdrawn its bank balance, then


A) its cash account will show a debit balance.
B) its cash account will show a credit balance.
C) the cash account debits will exceed the cash account credits.
D) it cannot be detected by observing the balance of the cash account.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The final step in the recording process is to


A) analyze each transaction.
B) enter the transaction in a journal.
C) prepare a trial balance.
D) transfer journal information to ledger accounts.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Another name for journal is


A) listing.
B) book of original entry.
C) book of accounts.
D) book of source documents.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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A general ledger should be arranged in the order in which accounts are presented in the financial statements, beginning with the balance sheet accounts.

A) True
B) False

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At September 1, 2010, Crews Co. reported owner's equity of $136,000. During the month, Crews generated revenues of $20,000, incurred expenses of $12,000, purchased equipment for $5,000 and withdrew cash of $2,000. What is the amount of owner's equity at September 30, 2010?


A) $136,000
B) $8,000
C) $137,000
D) $142,000

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Prepare a trial balance from the ledger accounts of Attica Company as of January 31, 2010. Prepare a trial balance from the ledger accounts of Attica Company as of January 31, 2010.

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The trial balance will not balance when incorrect account titles are used in journalizing or posting.

A) True
B) False

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Your roommate, a marketing major, thinks that debit means decrease and credit means increase. And, that every account can be debited and credited and as result, every account can have both a debit and a credit balance. Explain to your roommate (1) the meaning of debit and credit; (2) which accounts can only be debited, which can only be credited, and which can be both debited and credited; and (3) which accounts normally have debit balances and which credit balances.

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The terms debit and credit mean the left...

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For each transaction given, enter in the tabulation given below a "D" for debit and a "C" for credit to reflect the increases and decreases of the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity accounts. In some cases there may be a "D" and a "C" in the same box. Transactions: 1. Owner invests cash in the business. 2. Pays insurance in advance for six months. 3. Pays secretary's salary. 4. Purchases office supplies on account. 5. Pays electricity bill. 6. Borrows money from local bank. 7. Makes payment on account. 8. Receives cash due from customers. 9. Provides services on account. 10. Owner withdraws assets from the business. For each transaction given, enter in the tabulation given below a  D  for debit and a  C  for credit to reflect the increases and decreases of the assets, liabilities, and owner's equity accounts. In some cases there may be a  D  and a  C  in the same box. Transactions: 1. Owner invests cash in the business. 2. Pays insurance in advance for six months. 3. Pays secretary's salary. 4. Purchases office supplies on account. 5. Pays electricity bill. 6. Borrows money from local bank. 7. Makes payment on account. 8. Receives cash due from customers. 9. Provides services on account. 10. Owner withdraws assets from the business.

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