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Step 1Step 1

Business Business documents documents analyzedanalyzed

Step 2Step 2

Transactions Transactions recorded in recorded in journalsjournals

Step 3Step 3

Transactions Transactions posted to posted to ledgersledgers

ContinuedContinuedContinuedContinued

Recording Process

Overview of the Accounting Process

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3Overview of the Accounting Process

Step 5Step 5

AdjustmentsAdjustments

Work sheet Work sheet (optional)(optional)

ContinuedContinuedContinuedContinued

Step 4Step 4

Trial balanceTrial balanceSteps in the Reporting

Phase

Continued from previous slide

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Step 7Step 7

AdjustmentsAdjustments

Step 6Step 6

Financial statementsFinancial statements

Steps in the Reporting

Phase

Step 8Step 8

Post-closing trial Post-closing trial balance (optional)balance (optional)

Overview of the Accounting Process

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Recording Phase

A system of recording transactions in a way that maintains the equality of the accounting equation.

Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity

or

A = L + OE

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1. Analyzing Business Documents

Transactions are the exchange of goods or services between entities, as well as other events that have an economic impact on a business.

Business documents are records that are evidence of transactions.

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General Journal Entry Format

Date Debit Entry.................................. xx

Credit Entry............................. xx

Explanation.

A journal is an accounting record in which business transactions are entered in chronological order.

Journal entries record transaction information; debits equal credits.

2. Journalizing Transactions

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Every journal entry involves a three-step process:

1. Identify the accounts involved with an event or transaction.

2. Determine whether each account increased or decreased.

3. Determine the amount by which each account was affected.

2. Journalizing Transactions

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Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity DR CR DR CR DR CR (+) (–) (–) (+) (–) (+)

Capital Stock DR CR

(–) (+)

Retained Earnings DR CR

(–) (+)

ContinuedContinuedContinuedContinued

Debits and Credits

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Debits and Credits

Retained Earnings DR CR

(–) (+)

Expenses DR CR

(+) (–)

Revenues DR CR

(–) (+)

Dividends DR CR

(+) (–)

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Date DescriptionPostRef. Debits Credits

General Journal Page 24

2005July 1 Dividends 330 25,000

Dividends Payable 260 25,000Declared semiannualcash dividend oncommon stock.

10 Equipment 180 7,500Notes Payable 220 7,500

Issued note for newequipment .

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Example: Journal Entry

On January 2, sold merchandise costing $60 to a customer on account for $75.

Make the journal entry.

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Example: Journal Entry

Jan. 2 Accounts Receivable..................... 75 Sales Revenue.......................... 75

Sold merchandise on account.

2 Cost of Goods Sold...................... 60 Inventory................................. 60

To record cost and reduce inventory.

On January 2, sold merchandise costing $60 to a customer on account for $75.

Make the journal entry.

This entry assumes that the This entry assumes that the perpetual system is used.perpetual system is used.

This entry assumes that the This entry assumes that the perpetual system is used.perpetual system is used.

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3. Posting to the Ledger Accounts

Posting is the process of transferring amounts from the journal to the general ledger.

A ledger is a collection of accounts in which data from transactions recorded in the journals are posted, classified, and summarized.

A chart of accounts lists all accounts used by the company.

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3. Posting to the Ledger Accounts

The Equipment account in the general ledger after the purchase of July 10 (Slide 14) has

been posted would appear as follows:

Account EQUIPMENT Account No: 180

Date Item PR Debit Credit Balance

2005 July 1 Balance 10,550 10 Purchase Equipment J24 7,500 18,050

To examine the journal entry, click this button to go to Slide 14. To return, click on the word “July” in the entry on Slide 14.

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Typical Chart of Accounts

ASSETS (100-199)Current Assets (100-150)101 Cash105 Accounts Receivable107 Inventory

Long-Term Assets (151-199)151 Land152 Building

LIABILITIES (200-299)Current Liabilities (200-219)201 Notes Payable202 Accounts Payable

Long-Term Liabilities (220-239)222 Mortgage Payable

OWNERS’ EQUITY (300-399)301 Capital Stock330 Retained Earnings

SALES (400-499)400 Sales Revenue

EXPENSES (500-599)500 Cost of Goods Sold523 Rent Expense528 Advertising Expense573 Utility Expense

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Illustration 1. October 1, C.R Byrd invests $10,000 cash in an advertising venture to

be known as the Pioneer Advertising Agency

Oct. 1 Cash C.R.Byrd, Capital (Invested cash in business)

140

10,00010,000

2. October 1, office equipment costing $5,000 is purchased by signing a 3-month, 12%, $5,000 note payable.

Oct. 1 Office equipment Notes payable (Issued 3-month, 12%, note for office equipment)

1525

5,0005,000

3. October 2, a $1,200 cash advance is received from R. Knox, a client, for advertising services that are expected to be completed.

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Illustration Oct. 2 Cash

Unearned Fees (Received advance from R.Knox for future service)

128

1,2001,200

4. October 3, office rent for October is paid in cash, $900

Oct. 3 Rent Expense Cash (Paid October Rent)

621

900900

5. October 4, $600 is paid for a one-year insurance policy that will expire next year on September 30.

Oct. 4 Prepaid Insurance Cash (Paid one-year policy; effective date October 1)

101

600600

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Illustration

7. October 9, hire four employees to begin work on October 15. each employee is to receive a weekly salary of $500 for a 5-day work week, payable every 2 weeks – first payment made on October 26.

A business transaction has not occurred. There is only an agreement between the employer and the employees to enter into a business.

8. October 20, C.R. Byrd withdraw $500 cash for personal use.

Oct. 20 C.R. Byrd, Drawing Cash (Withdraw cash for personal use)

411

500500

6. October 5, an estimated 3-month supply of advertising materials is purchased on account from Aero Supply for $2,500

Oct. 5 Advertising Supplies Account Payable (Purchased supplies on account from Aero Supply)

826

2,5002,500

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9. October 26, employee salaries of $4,000 are owed and paid in cash. (See October 9 transaction)

Illustration

10. October 31, received $10,000 in cash from Copa Company for advertising services rendered in October.

Oct. 31 Cash Fees Earned (Received cash for fees earned)

411

500500

Oct. 26 Salaries Expense Cash (Paid salaries to date)

601

4,0004,000

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 2 3 4 20 26 31

J1 J1J1J1J1J1J1

10,0001,200

10,000

900 600 5004,000

10,00011,20010,300 9,700 9,200 5,20015,200

CASH

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 5 J1 2,500 2,500

ADVERTISING SUPPLIES NO 8

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit B3alance

Oct. 4 J1 600 600

Prepaid Insurance NO 10

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 5,000 5,000

Office Equipment

NO 25

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 5,000 5,000

Notes Payable

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 5 J1 2,500 2,500

Account Payable NO 26

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 2 J1 1,200 1,200

Unearned Fees NO 28

No. 15

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 10,000 10,000

C.R. Byrd, Capital

NO 41

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 20 J1 500 500

C.R. Byrd, Drawing

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 J1 10,000 10,000

Fees Earned NO 50

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 26 J1 4,000 4,000

Salaries Expense NO 60

No. 40

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 3 J1 900 900

Rent Expense NO 62

PIONEER ADVERTISING AGENCY ACCOUNTS1-19 = Assets Accounts

20 – 39 = Liabilities40 – 49 = Owner’s Equity

50 – 59 = Revenues60 – 69 = Expenses

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Reporting Phase

4. A trial balance is prepared.

5. Adjusting entries are recorded.

6. Financial statements are prepared.

7. Closing entries are made.

8. A post-closing trial balance is prepared (optional).

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4. Preparing a Trial Balance

Determine the account balance for each T-Account.

A trial balance is a list of all accounts and their balances. It provides a means to assure that debits equal credits.

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TRIAL BALANCEOCTOBER 31, 2010

DEBIT CREDIT

Cash $ 15,200

Advertising Supplies 2,500

Prepaid Insurance 600

Office Equipment 5,000

Notes Payable $ 5,000

Accounts Payable 2,500

Unearned Fees 1,200

C.R. Byrd, Capital 10,000

C.R. Byrd, Drawing 500

Fees Earned 10,000

Salaries Expense 4,000

Rent Expense 900

$28,700=======

$28,700=======

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5. Preparing Adjusting Entries

Adjusting entries are required at the end of each accounting period for accrual- basis accounting, prior to preparing the financial statements. The purpose for adjusting entries are to:• bring balance sheet accounts current.

• reflect proper amounts of revenues, costs, and expenses on the income statement.

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Tips Regarding Adjusting EntriesTips Regarding Adjusting EntriesTips Regarding Adjusting EntriesTips Regarding Adjusting Entries

Analytical Process. You must determine what original entry was made (if any) and what the ending balances should be before you know what adjusting entry to make. You cannot memorize adjusting entries.

Adjusting entries always incorporate a balance sheet account and an income statement account.

Adjusting entries never involve a cash account.

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• Unrecorded Revenues—Revenues that have been earned but not yet recorded.

• Unearned Revenues—Revenues that have been recorded but not yet earned.

• Unrecorded Expenses—Expenses that have been incurred but not yet recorded.

• Prepaid Expenses—Expenses that have been recorded but not yet incurred.

Most Common Adjusting EntriesMost Common Adjusting EntriesMost Common Adjusting EntriesMost Common Adjusting Entries

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1. Identify the original entries that were made, if any. Original entries are only made for unearned revenues and prepaid expenses.

2. Determine what the correct balances should be at this point in time.

3. Make the adjustments needed to bring the balances to the desired amounts.

Three-Step Process for Three-Step Process for Adjusting EntriesAdjusting Entries

Three-Step Process for Three-Step Process for Adjusting EntriesAdjusting Entries

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Rosi, Inc. purchased buildings in 2000 at a cost of $156,000, an expected life of 20 years, and no anticipated residual value. Each year, 5% of the cost is depreciated. At the end of 2005, the following adjusting entry is made:

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Depreciation Expense—Buildings 7,800

Accumulated Depr.—Buildings 7,800To record depreciationon building at 5% per year.

Asset DepreciationAsset DepreciationAsset DepreciationAsset Depreciation

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At the end of the fiscal period, Rosi, Inc. had accrued salaries and wages totaling $2,150.

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Salaries and Wages Expense 2,150

Salaries and Wages Payable 2,150To record accrued salaries andwages.

Accrued ExpensesAccrued ExpensesAccrued ExpensesAccrued Expenses

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Rosi, Inc. holds a note receivable from a customer on which interest total $250 has accrued.

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Interest Receivable 250

Interest Revenue 250To record accrued interest on anote receivable.

Accrued RevenuesAccrued RevenuesAccrued RevenuesAccrued Revenues

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Rosi, Inc.’s trial balance shows that the asset account Prepaid Insurance has a balance of $8,000. By December 31, only $3,800 applies to future periods.

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Insurance Expense 4,200

Prepaid Insurance 4,200To record expired insurance.

$8,000 $8,000 –– $3,800 $3,800$8,000 $8,000 –– $3,800 $3,800

Prepaid ExpensesPrepaid ExpensesPrepaid ExpensesPrepaid Expenses

Original debit to an asset accountOriginal debit to an asset account

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Rosi, Inc.’s trial balance shows that the asset account Insurance Expense has a balance of $8,000. By December 31, $3,800 applies to future periods.

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Prepaid Insurance 3,800

Insurance Expense 3,800To record expired insurance.

$8,000 $8,000 –– $4,200 $4,200$8,000 $8,000 –– $4,200 $4,200

Prepaid ExpensesPrepaid ExpensesPrepaid ExpensesPrepaid Expenses

Original debit to an expense accountOriginal debit to an expense account

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Rosi, Inc. receives a payment of $2,550 from a customer prior to the services being rendered. By December 31, $2,075 in services have been provided.

Adjusting Entry 12/31 Rent Revenue 475

Unearned Rent Revenue 475To record unearned rent revenue.

Original credit to a revenue accountOriginal credit to a revenue account

$2,550 $2,550 –– $2,075 $2,075$2,550 $2,550 –– $2,075 $2,075

Deferred RevenuesDeferred RevenuesDeferred RevenuesDeferred Revenues

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Adjusting Entry 12/31 Unearned Rent Revenue 2,075

Rent Revenue 2,075To record rent revenue.

Rosi, Inc. receives a payment of $2,550 from a customer prior to the services being rendered. By December 31, $2,075 in services have been provided. $2,550 $2,550 –– $475 $475$2,550 $2,550 –– $475 $475

Original credit to a liability accountOriginal credit to a liability account

Deferred RevenuesDeferred RevenuesDeferred RevenuesDeferred Revenues

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Illustration

1. At the end of October 31, it reveals that $1,000 of supplies are still on hand.

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Oct. 31 Advertising Supplies Expense Advertising Supplies (To record supplies used)

1,5001,500

10/5 2,500 10/31 Adj. 1,500

Advertising Supplies

10/31 Bal. 1,000

Advertising Supplies Expense

10/31 Adj. 1,500

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Illustration

2. At the end of October 31, it reveals that $50 of insurance expires. ($600 ÷ 12 = $50 each month)

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Oct. 31 Insurance Expense Prepaid Insurance (To record insurance expired)

5050

10/4 600 10/31 Adj. 50

Prepaid Insurance

10/31 Bal. 550

Insurance Expense

10/31 Adj. 50

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Illustration

3. Depreciation on the office equipment is estimated to be $480 a year, or $40 per month.

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Oct. 31 Depreciation Expense Accumulated Depreciation Equip (To record monthly depreciation)

4040

10/31 Adj. 40

Accumulated Depreciation - OE

10/31 Bal. 40

Depreciation Expense

10/31 Adj. 40

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Illustration

4. At the end of October 31, it reveals that $400 of fees from R. Knox has been earned.

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Oct. 31 Unearned Fees Fees Earned (To record fees earned)

400400

10/2 1,200

Unearned Fees

10/31 Bal. 800

Fees Earned

10/31 Bal. 10,000

10/31Adj. 400

10/31 Adj. 400

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4343434343Illustration 5. In October, Company earned $200 in fees for advertising

service that were not billed to clients before October 31.

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Oct. 31 Accounts Receivable Fees Earned (To accrue fees earned but not billed or collected)

200200

Accounts Receivable

Fees Earned

10/31 10,000

10/31 400

10/31Adj. 200

10/31 Adj. 200

10/31 Bal. 10,600

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444444444444Illustration 6. Interest due on October 31 is $50.

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Oct. 31 Interest Expense Interest Payable (To accrue interest on notes payable)

5050

Interest Expense

Fees Earned

10/31 50

10/31 50

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45454545454545Illustration 7. Employees receive total salaries of $2,000 for a five-day

work weeks, or $400 per day. Thus, accrued salaries at October 31, are $1,200 (3X$400).

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Oct. 31 Salaries Expense Salaries Payable (To record accrued salaries)

1,2001,200

Salaries Expense

Salaries Payable

10/26 4,000

10/31 Adj. 1,200

10/31 Adj. 1,200

10/31 Bal. 5,200

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 2 3 4 20 26 31

J1 J1J1J1J1J1J1

10,0001,200

10,000

900 600 5004,000

10,00011,20010,300 9,700 9,200 5,20015,200

CASH

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J2 200 200

Accounts Receivable NO 6

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 5 31

Adj. EntryJ1J2

2,5001,500

2,5001,000

ADVERTISING SUPPLIES NO 8

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit B3alance

Oct. 4 31 Adj. Entry

J1 J2

60050

600550

Prepaid Insurance NO 10

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 5,000 5,000

Office Equipment

NO 16

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J12 40 40

Acc. Dep. - OE

No. 15

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GENERAL LEDGER

NO 25

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 5,000 5,000

Notes Payable

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 5 J1 2,500 2,500

Account Payable NO 26

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 2 31 Adj. Entry

J1J2 400

1,200 1,200 800

Unearned Fees NO 28

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 J2 50 50

Interest Payable NO 27

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50GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 1 J1 10,000 10,000

C.R. Byrd, Capital

NO 41

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 20 J1 500 500

C.R. Byrd, Drawing

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 31 31

Adj. EntryAdj. Entry

J1 J2 J2

10,000 400 200

10,00010,40010,600

Fees Earned NO 50

No. 40

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J2 1,200 1,200

Salaries Payable No. 29

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NO 41

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J12 1,500 1,500

Adv. Supplies Exp

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31

Adj. Entry J2 900 900

Rent Expense NO 62

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 26Oct. 31 Adj. Entry

J1 J2

4,0001,200

4,0005,200

Salaries Expense No. 60

No. 61

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31

Adj. Entry J2 50 50

Insurance Expense NO 63

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GENERAL LEDGER

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J2 50 50

Interest Expense NO 64

PIONEER ADVERTISING AGENCY ACCOUNTS1-19 = Assets Accounts

20 – 39 = Liabilities40 – 49 = Owner’s Equity

50 – 59 = Revenues60 – 69 = Expenses

Date Explanation Ref Debit Credit Balance

Oct. 31 Adj. Entry J2 40 40

Depreciation Expense NO 65

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Record Trans-actions

Prepare Trial

Balance

Make Adjusting

Entries

After all transactions have been recorded, a trial balance is prepared, adjusting entries are made, and the financial statements are prepared.

6. Preparing Financial Statements

Prepare Financial

Statements

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7. The Closing Process

Real accounts are permanent accounts not closed to a zero balance at the end of the accounting period. These accounts are carried forward to the next period.

Nominal accounts are temporary accounts that are closed to a zero balance at the end of each accounting period.

Closing entries reduce all nominal accounts to a zero balance.

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Revenues

Bal. xxx

Retained Earnings Beg. Bal. xxx

xxx

Since the revenue account is a Since the revenue account is a nominal account, it is closed at nominal account, it is closed at

the end of the period to the end of the period to Retained Earnings.Retained Earnings.

Since the revenue account is a Since the revenue account is a nominal account, it is closed at nominal account, it is closed at

the end of the period to the end of the period to Retained Earnings.Retained Earnings.

7. The Closing Process

Revenues

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Expenses

Bal. xxx xxxThe expense account is The expense account is

credited in order to credited in order to close the account at the close the account at the

end of the period.end of the period.

The expense account is The expense account is credited in order to credited in order to

close the account at the close the account at the end of the period.end of the period.

7. The Closing Process

Retained Earnings

Beg. Bal. xxx RevenuesExpenses

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Dividends

Bal. xxx xxx

The dividends The dividends account, which is also account, which is also nominal, is credited nominal, is credited

to close out the to close out the balance.balance.

The dividends The dividends account, which is also account, which is also nominal, is credited nominal, is credited

to close out the to close out the balance.balance.

7. The Closing Process

Retained Earnings

Beg. Bal. xxx RevenuesExpensesDividends

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Retained Earnings

Retained EarningsRetained Earnings is is a real account and a real account and always carries a always carries a

balance.balance.

Retained EarningsRetained Earnings is is a real account and a real account and always carries a always carries a

balance.balance.

Net Income for the Net Income for the period is determined by period is determined by

these two items.these two items.

Net Income for the Net Income for the period is determined by period is determined by

these two items.these two items.

Beg. Bal. xxx RevenuesExpensesDividends

End. Bal. xxx

7. The Closing Process

Dividends reduce Dividends reduce Retained EarningsRetained EarningsDividends reduce Dividends reduce Retained EarningsRetained Earnings

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8. Post-Closing Trial Balance

• Provides a listing of all real account balances at the end of the closing balance.

• The trial balance assures that total debits equal total credits prior to the beginning of the new accounting period.

• Only real accounts will have a balance at this time.

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Example: Post-Closing Trial Balance

Jim Brewster, Inc.Post-Closing Trial Balanceas of December 31, 2004

Debits CreditsCash $ 8,200Accounts Receivable 4,000Inventory 3,000Supplies 1,000Accounts Payable $ 5,000Capital Stock 10,000Retained Earnings 1,200 Totals $16,200 $16,200

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Summary of the Accounting Cycle

1. Analyze transactions and business documents.

2. Journalize transactions.3. Post journal entries to accounts.4. Determine account balances and prepare a

trial balance.5. Journalize and post adjusting entries.6. Prepare financial statements.7. Journalize and post closing entries.8. Prepare a post-closing trial balance.

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Summary of the Accounting Cycle

An accountant must thoroughly understand the

intricacies of the accounting cycle. That means you!

An accountant must thoroughly understand the

intricacies of the accounting cycle. That means you!

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Accrual Accounting

Accrual accounting recognizes revenues as they are earned, not necessarily

when cash is received.

Accrual accounting recognizes revenues as they are earned, not necessarily

when cash is received.

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That’s true. And, accrual accounting recognizes expenses

as they are incurred, not necessarily when cash is paid.

That’s true. And, accrual accounting recognizes expenses

as they are incurred, not necessarily when cash is paid.

Accrual Accounting

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Cash-Basis Accounting

Cash-basis accounting is focused on cash receipts and cash disbursements.

Cash-basis accounting is focused on cash receipts and cash disbursements.

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66Computers and the Accounting Process

There has been a rapid increase in the use of computers to assist in performing many of the tasks

found in the accounting cycle.

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67Computers and the Accounting Process

Computers are well suited to perform many accounting

cycle tasks.

RecordingRecordingRecordingRecordingStorageStorageStorageStorageMathematical Mathematical ComputationsComputationsMathematical Mathematical ComputationsComputations

RecallRecallRecallRecallReport GenerationReport GenerationReport GenerationReport Generation

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Computers will never replace the accountant.

Computers will never replace the accountant.

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The EndThe End

chapter 2