Based on its income for the month, Bates Company estimates that it will owe $23,000 of federal income taxes for the month of May. What is the effect of the adjustment on the financial statements?

A) Increase stockholders' equity
B) Increase income taxes expense
C) Increase retained earnings
D) Decrease income taxes payable


B

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with respect to the following goals: (1) pay creditors on a timely basis, (2) keep shareholders happy, and (3) improve profitability over time at stores that have been open at least one year. What will be an ideal response?

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Which tax classifications can potentially apply to LLCs?

A. S corporation. B. Partnership and sole proprietorship. C. C corporation. D. Partnership. E. All of these choices are correct.

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Power of attorney:

a. is a document that applies only to attorneys in certain capacities b. exists whenever an attorney has the right to execute transactions for a client c. exists whenever a person has the right to execute a transaction for another d. is a document that applies only to attorneys in certain capacities and exists whenever an attorney has the right to execute transactions for a client e. none of the other choices

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One way to lower the need for outside insurance is to self-insure.

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

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