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The receipt of $8,000 cash for fees earned was recorded by Langley Consulting as an increase in cash of $8,000 and a decrease in
A. Total assets will exceed total liabilities and
B. Total assets will be less than total liabilities and stockholders’ equity by $8,000.
C. Total assets will exceed total liabilities and stockholders’ equity by $16,000.
D. The error will not affect the accounting equation.
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