Question

The most recent comparative balance sheet of Giacomelli Corporation appears below: Which of the following classifications of changes in balance sheet accounts as sources and uses is correct? Select one: a. The change in Accounts Payable is a source; The change in Accrued Wages and Salaries payable is a use b. The change in Accounts Payable is a use; The change in Accrued Wages and Salaries payable is a use c. The change in Accounts Payable is a source; The change in Accrued Wages and Salaries payable is a source d. The change in Accounts Payable is a use; The change in Accrued Wages and Salaries payable is a source

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B: "The change in Accounts Receivable is a source; The change in Inventory is a use"

Explanation:

However, you will need to look at the asset section as well in order to determine the correct response to this question statement. Depending on how the accounts receivable and inventory changes, you will be able to ascertain which is a source and which is a use. For instance, if the balance in Accounts Receivable and the Inventory has increased, the change is a use. And vice versa.