Which of the follwing in correct? a. Balance sheet accounts are considered temporary accounts and these accounts have balances that are carried forward from year to year.  b. Balance sheet accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are carried forward from year to year. c. Balance sheet accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are closed each year. d. Profit and Loss accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are closed each year.

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Which of the follwing in correct?

a. Balance sheet accounts are considered temporary accounts and these accounts have balances that are carried forward from year to year. 

b. Balance sheet accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are carried forward from year to year.

c. Balance sheet accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are closed each year.

d. Profit and Loss accounts are considered permanent accounts and these accounts have balances that are closed each year.

 
 
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Permanent Accounts are the accounts that are not closed at the end of each accounting year rather maintain an ongoing balance from year after year. 

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