Question

All of the following statements regarding the double-entry system are true except:__________. 1. both sides of the accounting equation must be affected when recording a transaction using the double-entry system. 2. the double-entry system provides a logical method for recording transactions. 3. when using the double-entry system, the sum of all debits to the accounts must equal the sum of all credits. 4. a two-sided effect of each transaction is recorded in appropriate accounts when using the double-entry system.

Answer 1

Answer: both sides of the accounting equation must be affected when recording a transaction using the double-entry system

Explanation:

The double entry principle states that for every financial transaction that takes place, there will be an opposite and equal effects in two different accounts at least. It simply implies that there for every transactions that happens, there are two entries which are the credit entry and the debit entry.

In a double entry principle, the addition of all the debits to the accounts must be thesame as the addition of all credits.

Option A which states that both sides of the accounting equation must be affected when recording a transaction using the double-entry system isn't correct. Both side of the accounting equation aren't affected.