Statement 1: The adjusting entry to recognize earned revenues that were received in advance will cause total liabilities to decrease. Statement 2: Failure to record the adjusting entry for depreciation results in assets and owner's equity being understated on the balance sheet. Only Statement 1 is correct. Only Statement 2 is correct. Both statements are correct. Both statements are incorrect.

Statement 1: The adjusting entry to recognize earned revenues that were received in advance will cause total liabilities to decrease. Statement 2: Failure to record the adjusting entry for depreciation results in assets and owner's equity being understated on the balance sheet. Only Statement 1 is correct. Only Statement 2 is correct. Both statements are correct. Both statements are incorrect.

College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

23rd Edition

ISBN:9781337794756

Author:HEINTZ, James A.

Publisher:HEINTZ, James A.

Chapter16: Accounting For Accounts Receivable

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5TF: Each time an account is written off under the direct write-off method, Bad Debt Expense is debited.

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