Chart of Accounts (COA) Quiz

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What happens to accounts in the chart of accounts if any transaction has been posted to them or if there is a non-zero balance?

  • They are combined with other accounts to simplify the chart of accounts
  • They would not generally be removed (correct)
  • They are automatically closed at the end of the accounting period
  • They are reclassified into different categories

What is the purpose of a chart of accounts (COA)?

  • To calculate the organization's total assets and liabilities
  • To list financial accounts for an organization and record transactions in the general ledger (correct)
  • To determine the organization's equity and capital structure
  • To provide a summary of the organization's revenue and expenses

How are accounts usually grouped in a chart of accounts?

  • Randomly for flexibility in recording transactions
  • Into categories such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses (correct)
  • Based on the date of opening the account
  • Into alphabetical order for easy reference

In many computerized environments, what type of identifiers are allowed for account numbers in the chart of accounts?

<p>Only numerical identifiers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can account numbers in a chart of accounts be associated with?

<p>An identifier (account number) and a caption or header (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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