Which of the following balance does the contra-asset account show typically?
Correct answer: B. Credit
- A. Debit
- B. Credit
- C. Negative
- D. Positive
Explanation
A contra-asset account reduces the carrying amount of an asset, so it normally has a credit balance opposite to the asset's debit balance. Accumulated depreciation is the standard example.
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