Chapter 3-1 The Accounting Information System Chapter 3-2 Financial Accounting‚ Fifth Edition Study Objectives 1. Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation. 2. Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process. 3. Define debits and credits and explain how they are used to record business transactions transactions. 4. Identify the basic steps in the recording process. 5. Explain what a journal is and
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INTRODUCTION: Trial balance is a statement which shows debit balances and credit balances of all accounts in the ledger. Since‚ every debit should have a corresponding credit as per the rules of double entry system‚ the total of the debit balances and credit balances should tally (agree). In case‚ there is a difference‚ one has to check the correctness of the balances brought forward from the respective accounts. Trial balance can be prepared in any date provided accounts are balanced. DEFINITION
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GAAP – This is the General Accepted Accounting Principles‚ it is the basic principles of accounting - http://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gaap.asp Basic Accounting Formula- means that all balances and ledgers must match at all times. If it does not then something was entered wrong in a ledger -http://www.accountingtools.com/basic-accounting-formula Transaction T account – A term used for double entry book keeping‚ a ledger with 2 separate lines separating debits and credits -http://www.investopedia
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Running head: ACCOUNTING CYCLE PAPER Accounting Cycle Paper ACC/421 Intermediate Financial Accounting I University of Phoenix January 10‚ 2011 Accounting Cycle Paper When making decisions‚ businesses must provide and be able to gather relevant and accurate financial information. Being able to gather and understand this information helps companies make the best informed decisions for business operations‚ which can only benefit the company. When it comes to gathering the information
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Name: Manuel Pelligrini | CSEC Registration Code:School: St. George’s CollegeCentre Code: 160063Subject: Principles of AccountsTerritory: TrinidadDate Submitted:Teacher: Mr. George | | | | | | | Table of Contents 1. Acknowledgement. 2. Aim of Project. 3. Description of the Entity. 4. Accounting records kept. 5. Comparison of Accounting Records kept with accounts studied in class 6. Performance of Business using Ratio Analysis - Interpretation of Accounts 7. Suggestions
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ounting cycle Accounting Cycle The accounting cycle comprises of the cycle of accounting process. It begins with analysis of the transactions and ends with carrying forward the balances in balance sheet to the next accounting period. It produces numerous records‚ entries‚ documents‚ reports and statements. The most important output of accounting cycle is an enterprise’s financial statements. The following are the steps that summarises an accounting cycle. The accountant performs the steps
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Module 2: Preparation of Books of Accounts Double Entry System • Double entry system was introduced to the business world by an Italian merchant named Lucas Pacioli in 1494 A.D. According to J.R.Batliboi “Every business transaction has a two-fold effect and that it affects two accounts in opposite directions and if a complete record were to be made of each such transaction‚ it would be necessary to debit one account and credit another account. It is this recording of the two fold effect of every
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Matric no: ______________ Group: _________ Attendance list no: _____________ Tutorial 1: Chapter 1‚ 2‚ 3 DUE DATE: 3 OCTOBER 2013 1. Accounting is a process involving the following activities‚ EXCEPT: A. recording of economic activities B. communicating to stakeholders C. identifying relevant economic activities D. guaranteeing profitability of business operation 2. A senior accountant working at the Account Department of Universiti Utara Malaysia is also known as: A. a public
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The question stated that when a Trial Balance balances‚ it means the accounts are free of errors. I disagree with the statement. There may still be errors even if the trial balance is balances. There are six types of errors. The first type of error is the “error of omission” and the word omission mean left out. Its mean that a transaction is not recorded in the books of original entry‚ which mean both the debit and credit effects of the transaction are not shown in the Trial Balance. For example
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Debits & Credits In each and every accounting transaction‚ there are at least two elements (accounts) involved. These accounts are either debited or credited‚ with the amount that is reflected in the transaction‚ depending on the nature of the account (Real/Personal/Nominal) and the rule applicable to it. Golden universal rules of Debits & Credits Accounting elements are categorized into three groups; Real - examples are cash‚ equipment‚ furniture etc. Personal - Proprietor’s Capital
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