Which of the following accounts are closed at the end of an accounting period?

Correct answer: A. Nominal accounts

  • A. Nominal accounts
  • B. Balance sheet accounts
  • C. Real accounts
  • D. None of them

Explanation

Nominal accounts record temporary items such as revenues, expenses, gains and losses, so they are closed into the profit and loss account at period-end. Real and balance sheet accounts normally carry their balances forward.

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