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The ordering of accounts in a trial balance typically follows their identification number from the chart of accounts, that is, assets first, then liabilities, then common stock and dividends, followed by revenues and expenses.

The use of debt is sometimes described as financial leverage because debt can have the effect of increasing the return on equity.

Which of the following accounts is not included in the asset section of the balance sheet?

Profitability is the ability to provide financial rewards sufficient to attract and retain financing.

External users of accounting information make the strategic and operating decisions of a company.

Recording expenses early overstates current-period income; recording expenses late understates current period income.

The use of debt is sometimes described as financial leverage because debt can have the effect of increasing the return on equity.

Refer to the following selected financial information from Honda Company. Compute the company’s acid-test ratio.          Cash $ 42,250   Short-term investments   60,000   Accounts receivable, net   79,500   Merchandise inventory   115,000   Prepaid expenses   9,700   Accounts payable   111,400  

Which of the following accounts is not included in the asset section of the balance sheet?

Profitability is the ability to provide financial rewards sufficient to attract and retain financing.