Leonard Company paid freight costs to have goods shipped to one of its customers.What effect will the payment of these freight costs have on the company's financial statements?

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Paying for transportation-out decreases assets (cash)and stockholders' equity (retained earnings).It increases expenses (transportation-out),which decreases net income.It is reported as a cash outflow for operating activities.

Leonard Company Paid Freight Costs to Have Goods Shipped to One