Exam 1 Questions Flashcards
True or False
An accounting period is based on the balance sheet
False
A calendar year is based on the months of _____________________
January 1 - December 31
The normal financial procedures that take place over a period of time are known as:
Accounting Cycle
When journalizing a transaction, the dollar amount for the ________ is recorded first.
debit
The accounting cycle takes place in a period of time called the _____________________.
accounting period
What separates each transaction recorded in the journal?
A blank line
When we transfer the transaction from the journal to the ledger the activity is called ______________
Posting
In the ledger, how are we able to determine the balance of an account?
Subtract credit / debit (lower from higher amount) and determine the difference between the two
The list of individual accounts on the worksheet, with their balances taken from the ledger is called the _____________
Trial Balance
True or False
In the trial balance, debits and credits do not have to be equal
False
To make a correction before posting
- Draw a line through incorrect entry
- Write correct info above
- Initial it
True or False
To make a correction after posting, draw a line through the error and write the correct figure above it. Change the running balance to reflect the corrected posting
True
A business transaction occurs and generate document in what step of the accounting cycle?
1st Step
Analyze and record business transactions into a journal occurs in what step of the accounting cycle?
2nd step
In step four of the accounting cycle a(n) ________________ is prepared.
Trial Balance
Which of the following is not a part of the worksheet?
Statement of Owner’s Equity
True or False
Adjustments from the worksheet are journalized in the same journal as step 2
True
Financial statements are prepared from the ___________
Worksheet
Which of the following are not included on the balance sheet section of the worksheet?
Expenses
True or False
The income statement only includes assets and liabilities
False
True or False
The balance sheet section totals on the worksheet do not match the formal balance sheet
True
The correct formula for the straight line method of depreciation consists of:
Cost of Equipment - Residual Value
_____________________________________
Estimated years of depreciation
The Formal Income Statement lists the following two account categories:
Revenue
Expenses
When accumulated depreciation is ___________ from equipment, the balance of the equipment is then _____________
Subtracted
Decreased
Withdrawals from the Owner’s Equity account:
reduces the balance
Journalizing and posting adjusting entries occurs in step ________
7
Step 8 in the accounting cycle consists of:
Journalizing and Posting Closing entries