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17 January, 12:05

A company had revenues of $54,500 and expenses of $43,750 for the accounting period. Dividends of $6000 were paid in cash during the same period. Which of the following entries could not be a closing entry?

a. Debit Income Summary $10,750; credit Owner's, Capital $10,750.

b. Debit Income Summary $54,500; credit Revenues $54,500.

c. Debit Revenues $54,500; credit Income Summary $54,500.

d. Debit Income Summary $43,750, credit Expenses $43,750.

e. Debit Owner's, Capital $6,000, credit Owner's, Withdrawals $6,000.

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  1. 17 January, 12:27
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    B) Debit Income Summary $54,500; credit Revenues $54,500.

    Explanation:

    the correct way of closing the revenue account is: (option C)

    Dr Revenue 54,500 Cr Income Summary 54,500

    therefore, option B is not a closing entry

    Closing entries are made to ensure that net income or loss and any withdrawals are closed into the owner's capital account.
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