Question 46
Branch AccountsThe difference between the closure of the books of a branch and those of a separate company is that
- A.there is retained earnings account on the branch books
- B.the revenue and expense account is closed to branch current account
- C.there is no retained earnings account on the branch books
- D.the revenue and expense account is not closed to the home office current account.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (there is no retained earnings account on the branch books)
Explanation
A branch's profit or loss is transferred to the head office current account, so the branch books have no retained earnings account.