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What happens when the Cash account has a credit balance?Select answer from the options belowit will be reported as a current liability on the balance sheetnothing - it is supposed to have a credit balancethe company will use its restricted fundsit is reported as a contra-cash account under current assetsSave for LaterSubmit Answer

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What happens when the Cash account has a credit balance?Select answer from the options belowit will be reported as a current liability on the balance sheetnothing - it is supposed to have a credit balancethe company will use its restricted fundsit is reported as a contra-cash account under current assetsSave for LaterSubmit Answer

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When the Cash account has a credit balance, it will be reported as a current liability on the balance sheet. This is because in accounting, a credit balance in an asset account, such as cash, is contrary to the normal or expected debit balance. This unusual or abnormal balance may be the result of an error in recording transactions. Therefore, it is treated as a liability until the cause is identified and corrected.

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