Asked by Marina González on Jul 17, 2024

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Used up supplies that were already on hand

A) Increase assets, increase liabilities
B) Increase liabilities, decrease owner's equity
C) Increase assets, increase owner's equity
D) No effect
E) Decrease assets, decrease liabilities
F) Decrease assets, decrease owner's equity

Accounting Equation

The fundamental principle of accounting that states assets equal liabilities plus owner's equity, providing the foundation for double-entry bookkeeping.

Supplies

Items used in the operation of a business that are consumed or are not permanent, such as stationery, cleaning products, and office supplies.

  • Grasp how financial transactions impact the accounting equation.
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gulsoom muhammadiJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
F
Explanation :
Using up supplies that were already on hand would decrease assets (supplies) and decrease owner's equity (as a result of an expense being incurred). Therefore, the best choice is F, which reflects a decrease in assets and a decrease in owner's equity.