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In the blank space beside each numbered balance sheet item, enter the letter of its balance sheet classification. If the item should not appear on the balance sheet, enter a Z in the blank.

A. Current assets E. Current liabilities

B. Long-term investments F. Long-term liabilities

C. Plant assets G. Equity

D. Intangible assets

1. Commissions earned

Short Answer

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The correct answer isZ.

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Definition of Commission

The amount earned by an individual or organization as a middle party for providing any service on a percentage basis of the sales or service are known as commission.

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Reason for choice

Commission earned is a revenue item and appeared in the income statement as a credit balance, Hence, it cannot appear anywhere in the balance sheet, but it is adjusted in the net income that appears under shareholder’s equity section.

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