Which of the following transactions changes the mix of only liabilities?
a.Writing off accounts receivable as bad debt
b.Paying accounts receivable with cash
c.Financing the purchase of land with a long-term loan
d.Paying off accounts payables by raising a short-term loan
Correct Answer is:
d.Paying off accounts payables by raising a short-term loan
a.Writing off accounts receivable as bad debt: This will have impact on Accounts Receivable as well which is an asset.
b.Paying accounts receivable with cash: This will have impact on Cash and Account Receivable, both are assets.
c.Financing the purchase of land with a long-term loan: Land impacted which is asset.
d.Paying off accounts payables by raising a short-term loan:
Journal for this will be:
Accounts Payable Debit
Short Term Loan Credit
Both above accounts are liabilities, and hence this will impact only liability.
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