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What is a trial balance?
What is a trial balance?
List of all accounts which actually have a balance remaining on them at a particular date.
How are trial balances arranged?
How are trial balances arranged?
In two columns, one for debits and one for credits.
What is the revenue equation?
What is the revenue equation?
Revenue - Expenses = Income
In what order are trial balances usually listed?
In what order are trial balances usually listed?
What does the trial balance provide proof of?
What does the trial balance provide proof of?
What is a ledger?
What is a ledger?
Agreement of debit and credit totals indicates that ________.
Agreement of debit and credit totals indicates that ________.
What are some situations indicating errors in the trial balance?
What are some situations indicating errors in the trial balance?
The steps to preparing a worksheet include preparing a trial balance on the worksheet and entering ________.
The steps to preparing a worksheet include preparing a trial balance on the worksheet and entering ________.
What does the equality of debits and credits indicate?
What does the equality of debits and credits indicate?
How do you prepare an income statement from a worksheet?
How do you prepare an income statement from a worksheet?
How do you prepare a balance sheet from a worksheet?
How do you prepare a balance sheet from a worksheet?
To prepare adjusting entries from a worksheet, what should you use?
To prepare adjusting entries from a worksheet, what should you use?
Match the items of the accounting cycle with their order:
Match the items of the accounting cycle with their order:
Accumulated depreciation must always be accompanied by?
Accumulated depreciation must always be accompanied by?
What is net income?
What is net income?
How are owner's drawings recorded?
How are owner's drawings recorded?
Accounts payable are less liquid than?
Accounts payable are less liquid than?
Flashcards
Trial Balance
Trial Balance
A list of accounts showcasing their balances at a specific date, providing a financial snapshot of a company.
Revenue Equation
Revenue Equation
The equation that calculates income by subtracting expenses from revenue, with gains considered a type of revenue.
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation
An account that represents a reduction in the value of a fixed asset over time, reflecting its wear and tear.
Adjusting Entries
Adjusting Entries
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Accounting Cycle
Accounting Cycle
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Income Statement
Income Statement
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
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Statement of Owner's Equity
Statement of Owner's Equity
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Ledger
Ledger
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Owner's Drawings
Owner's Drawings
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Double-Entry Accounting
Double-Entry Accounting
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Worksheet
Worksheet
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Structure of Trial Balance
Structure of Trial Balance
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Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
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Notes Payable
Notes Payable
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Liquidity
Liquidity
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Balanced Trial Balance
Balanced Trial Balance
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Discrepancies in Trial Balance
Discrepancies in Trial Balance
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Study Notes
Trial Balance Overview
- A trial balance is a list of accounts with active balances at a specific date, providing an overview of the company's financial position.
- The trial balance is organized into two columns: debits and credits, with total debits equal to total credits.
Revenue and Income
- The revenue equation is calculated as: Revenue - Expenses = Income. Gains are classified as a type of revenue.
Structure and Order of Trial Balances
- Trial balances typically follow this order:
- Assets
- Liabilities (noted that in the U.S., liabilities are listed before capital)
- Capital
- Revenues
- Expenses
Importance of the Trial Balance
- A balanced trial balance confirms that the ledger is accurate and properly maintains the double-entry accounting system.
- Equal totals of debits and credits indicate that all transactions have been recorded correctly, and there are no computational errors in the trial balance worksheet.
Ledger and Account Management
- The ledger records all changes in assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, or expense accounts. It acts as a comprehensive account list.
- Any discrepancies in the trial balance may arise from various errors such as incorrect posting, arithmetic mistakes, clerical errors, or faulty additions.
Preparing a Worksheet
- Steps for worksheet preparation begin with creating a trial balance, recording adjustment data, calculating adjusted balances, and extending these to statement columns.
- Key columns in the worksheet include account titles, trial balances (debit and credit), adjustments (debit and credit), adjusted trial balance (debit and credit), income statement data, and balance sheet data.
Financial Statements Preparation
- To generate an income statement, refer to the income statement columns of the worksheet.
- The balance sheet and statement of owner's equity are created using data from the balance sheet columns.
Adjusting Entries
- Adjusting entries are derived from the adjustments columns of the worksheet, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Summary of Accounting Cycle
- The accounting cycle consists of several steps starting from analyzing transactions to preparing a post-closing trial balance, ensuring a complete record of financial activity.
Owner's Equity and Depreciation
- Accumulated depreciation is paired with depreciation expense, representing the gradual reduction of an asset's value.
- Owner's drawings are treated as negative entries under owner's capital, similar to accumulated depreciation's impact under assets.
Liquidity Considerations
- Accounts payable are considered less liquid than notes payable, as they typically require payment sooner.
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Test your knowledge on the trial balance and related accounting concepts with this engaging quiz. Learn about the arrangement of trial balances, the revenue equation, and gain insights into financial statements. Perfect for students of accounting and finance!