BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under the accrual basis of accounting, which of the following will not cause a change in owner’s equity?
A
Purchase of land
B
Advertising a product
C
Performing services on credit
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The purchase of land with cash will not change the owners’ equity in a business.

Detailed explanation-2: -The payment of a cash dividend. No, a cash dividend affects Retained Earnings but it does not affect net income because it is not an expense in the income statement. b.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main accounts that influence owner’s equity include revenues, gains, expenses, and losses.

Detailed explanation-4: -ACCRUAL BASIS ACCOUNTING Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when they are earned regardless of when cash is received, and most expenses are recognized when a liability is incurred regardless of when paid. However, these accruals should be recognized only if measured objectively.

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