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Mastering Transaction Analysis

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Which of the following is NOT a learning objective mentioned in Chapter 2?

Describe the characteristics of an account and a chart of accounts. (correct)

Describe and illustrate journalizing transactions using the double-entry accounting system.

Describe and illustrate the journalizing and posting of transactions to accounts.

Prepare an unadjusted trial balance.

What are accounting systems designed to show?

The cash flow statement of a company.

The overall financial health of a company.

The detailed transactions of a company.

The increases and decreases in each accounting equation element as a separate record. (correct)

What is the record called that shows the increases and decreases in each accounting equation element?

Transaction record

Financial record

Account record (correct)

Equation record

What is the term used for recording transactions using the double-entry accounting system?

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

What is the purpose of preparing an unadjusted trial balance?

<p>To determine the accuracy of the financial statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Accounting Systems and Learning Objectives

Accounting systems are designed to show the financial position and performance of a business.

Accounting Records

The record that shows the increases and decreases in each accounting equation element is called a ledger.

Double-Entry Accounting System

The term used for recording transactions using the double-entry accounting system is journalizing.

Trial Balance

The purpose of preparing an unadjusted trial balance is to ensure that debits equal credits and to provide a basis for preparing financial statements.

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Test your knowledge of analyzing transactions in accounting with this quiz. Learn about the characteristics of accounts and charts of accounts, journalizing transactions using the double-entry accounting system, and the journalizing and posting of transactions to accounts. Prepare for success in the world of accounting with this quiz.