FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Why is it expected that the initial debit and credit totals of the income statement accounts do not balance on a 10-column worksheet?
Select one:
a. None of the choices available.
b. This is expected because the company should report an asset.
c. This is not expected and it shows that there is definitely an error made.
d. This is expected because the company should report an income or a loss.
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