HONRNGREN'S ACCT.+MYACCTLAB/ETEXT
HONRNGREN'S ACCT.+MYACCTLAB/ETEXT
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Chapter 2, Problem 1QC

The detailed record of the changes in a particular asset, liability, or stockholders’ equity is called

a. an account.

b. a journal.

c. a ledger.

d. a trial balance.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
To determine

Account: A record which documents or records the changes in assets, liabilities, or equity for a particular period is referred to as an account.

To find: The correct term for the given description.

Answer to Problem 1QC

(a) an account.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for correct answer:

Account is a document which registers the changes in assets, liabilities, or equity, in detail. Hence, (a) is the correct option.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

  • Option (b) is incorrect because journal is record of transactions.
  • Option (c) is incorrect because ledger is record of accounts.
  • Option (d) is incorrect because trial balance is a summary of all the asset, liability, and equity accounts and their balances.
Conclusion

Hence, the correct option is (a).

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