An accounting term to characterize an economic resource of an entity is: Multiple Choice A contra asset until used. A liability A revenue. An asset. CPAs obtain a license from: Multiple Choice The AICPA. The federal government. State governments. The SEC. The purpose of closing entries is to transfer: Multiple Choice Assets and liabilities when operations are discontinued. Inventory to cost of goods sold when merchandise is sold. Balances in temporary accounts to a permanent account. Accounts receivable to retained earnings when an account is fully paid