ACCTG Flashcards
the adjustments to be recorded
in the general journal
ADJUSTING ENTRIES
an expense already paid but not yet incurred
Deferrals
expense already incurred but not yet paid
Accrual
(assets) expenses which customarily paid in advance / expire either with passage of time or through use and consumption
Prepaid Expense
tells that the business will never die
Going Concern
listing of all the balances of the different
accounts
Trial Balance
before adjustments
Preliminary Trial Balance
only the account with balance is listed (balance of debit and credit)
Trial Balance of Balances
accounts without balances, used for auditing purposes (total of debit and credit)
Trial balance of Totals
after adjustments
Adjusted Trial Balance
after the closing entries
Post-closing Trial Balance
serves as the means of communication
Financial Statements
it is the end which financial statements are prepared
Accounting Period
ends in December 31
Calendar Year
does not end in December 31
Fiscal Period
ends in the month business activities at their lowest
Natural Business Year
summarizes the different revenues shows the results of operations of the business
Income Statement
temporary accounts
Nominal Accounts
show the changes in the owner’s equity.
Statement of Changes in Owner’s Equity