Adjusting Entries in Accounting
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What is the purpose of adjusting entries in accounting?

  • To adjust only the balance sheet accounts
  • To close all accounts at the end of the accounting period
  • To allocate profits to shareholders
  • To update accounts and recognize revenues and expenses on an accrual basis (correct)
  • Which financial statements do adjusting entries affect?

  • Only income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Both balance sheet and income statement (correct)
  • Only balance sheet
  • What do adjusting entries help to achieve in terms of account balances?

  • Maintain account balances without change
  • Update and correct account balances at the end of the accounting period (correct)
  • Close the accounts for the next accounting period
  • Allocate funds for future investments
  • What is the impact of adjusting entries on revenue and expenses?

    <p>Allocate revenue and expenses between current and future periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are corrected balances essential for a company?

    <p>To set a proper classification of real and nominal accounts for sound and reliable decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

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