Journalizing Flashcards
What is Journal
Record of transactions in chronological order
What is a General Journal
Main Journal of business
What is Journalizing
Recording transactions
Why can a journal be called book of original entry
It’s where transactions are first recorded
What is a Chart of Accounts
A list of names and account #’s of all accounts in a ledger
What is Accounting Numbering System
100-199 Assets
200-299 Liabilities
300-399 OE
400-499 Revenue
500-599 Expense
What are source documents
Paper that shows transaction has occured
What is audit
Systematic check for accounting records
What is a compound entry
More than one debit/credit
What is double entry accounting
When debit = credit
What does PR stand for
Posting reference
What is Posting Reference
Process of taking info from journal to ledger
What is a sales slip cash receipt
A sale of goods or services in cash
Debit: Cash
Credit: Sales (g) or Fees Earned (s)
What is a sales invoice
A sale of good or services on account
Debit: A/R
Credit: Sales/Fees Earned
What is a Purchase invoice
A purchase of g/s on account
Debit: Expense/asset account
Credit: A/P