Question

If a company receives $12,000 from the stockholders to establish a corporation, the effect on the accounting equation would be:__________

A. Assets increase $12,000 and equity increases $12,000.
B. Liabilities increase $12,000 and equity decreases $12,000.
C. Assets increase $12,000 and liabilities increase $12,000.
D. Assets increase $12,000 and liabilities decrease $12,000.
E. Assets decrease $12,000 and equity decreases $12,000.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A

Step-by-step explanation:

A receipt of cash indicates an increase in cash which is an asset. When an asset increases, it is represented by a debit to that asset's account and the asset side of the accounting equation is also debited. Thus, a receipt of $12000 cash from stockholders will be represented by a debit or an increase to the asset account for $12000.

The other side of the transaction would be a credit to the equity for $12000 because the stockholders are the owners of the company and any capital invested by the owners in the company is represented by a credit to the equity account as the capital is credited when it increases. Thus, the effect on accounting equation will be an increase in the equity of $12000.