Question

The closing entry process consists of closing:A)all asset and liability accounts.B)out the Retained Earnings account.C)all permanent accounts.D)all temporary accounts.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.) All the temporary accounts

Explanation:

The closing entry process closes or "zeroes out" the temporary accounts and transfer their balances to the retained earnings account.

Theses temporary accounts are closed or reset at the end of every year. Companies also call this as the closing of the books.

Temporary accounts includes:

1. Revenue & Gain Accounts

2. Expenses & Losses Accounts

3. Dividends & Withdrawal Accounts

4. Income Summary accounts (if used)