The owner of Pope Enterprises paid the current month's salaries expense and withdrew cash from the business for personal use. These two transactions

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The payment of salaries expense decreases the owner's equity as it is an expense incurred by the business. The withdrawal of cash by the owner for personal use also decreases the owner's equity as it reduces the amount of funds available for business operations. Therefore, both transactions decrease owner's equity.

The Owner of Pope Enterprises Paid the Current Month's Salaries