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Capital Accounts Increase or Decrease

For the following actions, tell if it will increase or decrease the Capital account.

  1. Owner invests money
    1. Increase
    2. Decrease

    Answer: a. Increase

  2. Owner withdraws money
    1. Increase
    2. Decrease

    Answer: b. Decrease

  3. Net Income
    1. Increase
    2. Decrease

    Answer: a. Increase

  4. Net Loss
    1. Increase
    2. Decrease

    Answer: b. Decrease