Which of the following statements best describes the balance in a revenue account at the beginning of an accounting period?

A. Higher than the previous period's beginning balance
B. Equal to the amount of retained earnings for the previous period
C. Zero
D. Last period's ending balance


Answer: C

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A. joint venture B. cause marketing C. corporate partnership D. promotion-based venture

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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