Use this information to answer the following questions:
The account titles to be responded to are provided in no particular order. Assume that all
accounts have normal balances according to whether the account is increased by a debit or
increased by a credit.
Required:
In column A, indicate whether a debit will:
1. Increase the account balance, or
2. Decrease the account balance.
In column B, classify each account according to the following scheme. For contra accounts,
indicate the classification of the account to which it relates.
1. A current asset in the balance sheet.
2. A noncurrent asset in the balance sheet.
3. A current liability in the balance sheet.
4. A long-term liability in the balance sheet.
5. A permanent equity account in the balance sheet.
6. A revenue account in the income statement.
7. An expense account shown in the income statement.
8. Account does not appear in either the balance sheet or the income statement.
Effect of a debit
on account
EXAMPLE: Advertising
expense
116) Buildings and equipment (B&E)
Buildings and equipment (B&E)