Asked by ashlee clowers on Jul 16, 2024

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When the balance in the Income Summary account is a debit, the company has:

A) incurred a net loss.
B) incurred a net income.
C) had more revenue than expenses.
D) made an error in their closing entries.

Income Summary

An account used to summarize the revenue and expenses for a specific period, aiding in the transition to the next accounting period.

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a given period, indicating a financial loss.

Net Income

A company's total earnings post the subtraction of all expenses, taxes, and costs from its overall revenue.

  • Assess the financial outcome (net income or net loss) through closing entries.
  • Identify the significance of the Income Summary account during the closing operations.
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Sharice GreenJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the balance in the Income Summary account is a debit, it indicates that the company has incurred a net loss, meaning expenses exceeded revenues during the period.