Accounting Cycle and Closing Entries
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Which of the following are temporary accounts?

  • Real accounts
  • Revenue and Expense accounts (correct)
  • Balance sheet accounts
  • Permanent accounts

    • What is the purpose of closing entries?

  • Setting the stage for the next accounting period
  • Summarizing a period's revenues and expenses
  • Both a and b (correct)
  • None of the above

    • The Income Summary account is a temporary account that summarizes all revenues and expenses for the period.

    True

    What is the name of the account that summarizes all revenues and expenses for a period?

    <p>Income Summary Account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of periodicity when referring to accounting?

    <p>Estimating a business's net income in terms of accounting periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of account is the owner's Capital account?

    <p>Real account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accounts are closed in the Income Summary account?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements is TRUE?

    <p>The adjusted trial balance provides the data to record the closing entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are mandatory for all accrual account adjustments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are only used for accrued revenue adjustments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using reversing entries?

    <p>Simplifying routine bookkeeping procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A reversing entry is made at the end of an accounting period.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are used to cancel out an adjusting entry made in the previous period.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are used to simplify the process of applying revenues and expenses to the correct accounting period.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of closing entries?

    <p>To clear revenue, expense, and withdrawals accounts of their balances so that they can start over with a zero balance in the next accounting period and to summarize a period's revenues and expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Income Summary account?

    <p>The Income Summary account is a temporary account that summarizes all revenues and expenses for the period. It's used only in the closing process, and its balance equals the net income or loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Balance Sheet accounts are considered temporary accounts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Revenue and expense accounts are considered permanent accounts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step of closing entries?

    <p>Close the credit balances on the income statement accounts to Income Summary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step of closing entries?

    <p>Close the debit balances on the income statement accounts to Income Summary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The adjusted trial balance contains all of the information needed to record the closing entries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of account is considered a real account?

    <p>Balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Closing entries help achieve ______ by dividing the life of the business into equal time periods.

    <p>periodicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are mandatory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are made at the end of the accounting period.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adjusting entry is most likely to benefit from a reversing entry?

    <p>Accruals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing entries are used for all adjusting entries.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Completing the Accounting Cycle

    • The accounting cycle is a series of steps to record and summarize financial transactions.
    • Steps include identifying transactions, recording them, posting to a general ledger, preparing an unadjusted trial balance, adjusting journal entries, preparing an adjusted trial balance, preparing financial statements, and closing the accounts.
    • The cycle ensures accurate financial reporting.

    Concepts Underlying Closing Entries

    • Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period.
    • Two main purposes: setting the stage for the next accounting period and summarizing period revenues and expenses.
    • Closing entries zero out temporary accounts (revenue, expense, withdrawal) for the next period. This makes recording easier.
    • The Income Summary account is a temporary account to summarize period revenues and expenses; its balance equals the net income or loss.
    • The net income or loss is transferred to the owner's Capital account.

    Overview of the Closing Entries

    • Expense accounts are closed to the Income Summary account.
    • Revenue accounts are closed to the Income Summary account.
    • Withdrawals are closed to the owner's Capital account.
    • The Income Summary account is closed to the owner's Capital account.

    Concepts Underlying Closing Entries (continued)

    • Periodicity is the process of splitting a business's life into time periods to estimate its net income.
    • Permanent accounts (real accounts) carry their end-of-period balances to the next accounting period. They're balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, owner's equity.)
    • Temporary accounts (nominal accounts) are those closed at the end of each period (revenues and expenses).

    Preparing Closing Entries

    • Steps: close credit balances on income statement accounts to Income Summary, close debit balances on income statement accounts to Income Summary, close the Income Summary account balance to owner's Capital, and close the Withdrawals account balance to owner's Capital.
    • Data for closing entries is usually taken from an adjusted trial balance.

    Preparing Closing Entries from the Adjusted Trial Balance -- Step 1: Closing the Credit Balances

    • On July 31st, Design Revenue of $13,600 was closed to Income Summary.
    • Debit Design Revenue $13,600, Credit Income Summary $13,600.
    • This reduces the owner's equity associated with revenue. It increases the owner's equity through net income.

    Preparing Closing Entries from the Adjusted Trial Balance -- Steps 2

    • Expense accounts are closed to the Income Summary account.
    • This decreases the owner's equity.

    Preparing Closing Entries from the Adjusted Trial Balance -- Step 3: Closing the Income Summary Account

    • On July 31st, Income Summary with a $3,960 balance was closed to J. Blue, Capital.
    • Debit Income Summary $3,960, Credit J. Blue, Capital $3,960.
    • This reduces the owner's equity via Income Summary, and increases the capital account.

    Preparing Closing Entries from the Adjusted Trial Balance -- Step 4: Closing the Withdrawals Account

    • On July 31st, Withdrawals with a $2,800 balance was closed to J. Blue, Capital.
    • Debit Withdrawals $2,800. Credit J. Blue, Capital $2,800.
    • This decreases the owner's equity related to withdrawals.

    The Accounts After Closing

    • After closing entries, revenue, expense, and withdrawal accounts (temporary) have zero balances.
    • Owner's Capital account reflects net income or loss and withdrawals.
    • Permanent accounts (balance sheet) reflect corrected balances and are carried forward.

    Post-Closing Trial Balance

    • A post-closing trial balance shows permanent account balances, ensuring debit and credit equality.

    Exercise (Fountas Recreational Park)

    • Partial adjusted trial balance is provided, requiring closing entries and calculating the ending balance for owner's Capital.

    Reversing Entries

    • Optional journal entries at the beginning of a period, reversing adjusting entries made in the previous period.
    • Simplifies bookkeeping and reporting.
    • Debits prior period credits, credits prior period debits.

    Adjusting Entry to Accrue Wages Expense

    • Accrued wages expense are wages incurred but not paid (recorded at period-end).
    • Increases Wages Payable and Wages Expense.

    Payment of Wages

    • Paying wages decreases Cash and increases Wages Expense.
    • Reversing entries help simplify recording payments.

    Effect of Using a Reversing Entry on the Wages Expense Account

    • Reversing entries streamline accounting, avoiding double-counting expenses or revenues.
    • Zeroing out temporary accounts at period-start simplifies future recording.

    Reversing Entry for Accrued Revenue

    • Reversing entries apply to accrued expenses or revenues.
    • Reverses the prior period's adjusting entry for accrued revenue earned.

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    This quiz covers the essential steps of the accounting cycle, including recording transactions and preparing financial statements. It also delves into the concepts of closing entries, their purposes, and how they prepare accounts for the next period. Master the fundamentals of accounting principles through this comprehensive quiz.

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