The closing balance of petty cash book is considered as A. Liability B. Asset C. Expenses D. Income

Liability
Asset
Expenses
Income

The correct answer is: B. Asset

A petty cash book is a small cash book used to record small cash payments. The closing balance of a petty cash book is the amount of cash that is left in the petty cash fund. This amount is considered an asset because it represents money that the business owns.

A liability is a debt that a business owes. An expense is a cost that a business incurs in the course of its operations. Income is money that a business earns from its operations.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Liability is a debt that a business owes. Liabilities are obligations that a business must pay in the future. Examples of liabilities include accounts payable, notes payable, and accrued expenses.
  • Asset is a resource that a business owns. Assets are things that a business has that have value. Examples of assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment.
  • Expense is a cost that a business incurs in the course of its operations. Expenses are the costs of goods sold, selling, general, and administrative expenses.
  • Income is money that a business earns from its operations. Income is the difference between revenue and expenses.