Mastering Transaction Analysis

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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.

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)

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A separate record showing increases and decreases in each accounting equation element.

The record that tracks increases and decreases within each element of the accounting equation.

The process of recording transactions using the double-entry accounting method.

A trial balance is prepared to verify the mathematical equality of debits and credits in the general ledger.

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

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

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

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