Question

For each of the following items, identify whether they would most likely be reported in the balance sheet (B) or income statement (I).

a. Net income
b. Retained earnings
c. Depreciation expense
d. Accumulated depreciation
e. Wages expense
f. Wages payable
g. Interest expense
h. Interest payable
i. Sales

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The statement of income records all sales revenues general and expenditure incurred during a particular period.

The balance sheet reports the assets and the liabilities of the company

So, the classification is as follows

a. Net income  = income statement (I)

b. Retained earnings  = balance sheet (B)

c. Depreciation expense  = income statement (I)

d. Accumulated depreciation  = balance sheet (B). It is deducted from the value of the respective fixed assets

e. Wages expense  = income statement (I). It is shown on the debit side of the income statement

f. Wages payable   = balance sheet (B). It is a current liabilities

g. Interest expense  = income statement (I) It is shown on the debit side of the income statement

h. Interest payable   = balance sheet (B). It is a current liabilities

i. Sales = income statement (I)