Mac,Inc.purchased a truck on October 1,2011 in exchange for a 12-month,9%,$100,000 note.What effect does the October 31,2011 adjusting entry for interest have on the company's total shareholders' equity?

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Recording interest expense decreases net income, which in turn reduces retained earnings and thus total shareholders' equity.

Mac,Incpurchased a Truck on October 1,2011 in Exchange for a 12-Month,9%,$100,000