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What are temporary accounts typically referenced as?
What are temporary accounts typically referenced as?
What is the purpose of the post-closing trial balance?
What is the purpose of the post-closing trial balance?
Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of a post-closing trial balance?
Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of a post-closing trial balance?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major closing entries?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major closing entries?
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What limitation does the post-closing trial balance have?
What limitation does the post-closing trial balance have?
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What is the first step in the accounting cycle?
What is the first step in the accounting cycle?
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In which order do the steps of the accounting cycle occur?
In which order do the steps of the accounting cycle occur?
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After closing accounts, which report is prepared next?
After closing accounts, which report is prepared next?
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What step follows the preparation of the unadjusted trial balance?
What step follows the preparation of the unadjusted trial balance?
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Which step is essential for ensuring the accounts are ready for the next accounting period?
Which step is essential for ensuring the accounts are ready for the next accounting period?
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Which of the following is typically the last step in the accounting cycle?
Which of the following is typically the last step in the accounting cycle?
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Which of the following steps occurs immediately after preparing the adjusted trial balance?
Which of the following steps occurs immediately after preparing the adjusted trial balance?
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Which is a necessary step before preparing the adjusted trial balance?
Which is a necessary step before preparing the adjusted trial balance?
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What is the first step in the accounting cycle?
What is the first step in the accounting cycle?
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Which of the following groups of assets is not typically reported on a classified balance sheet?
Which of the following groups of assets is not typically reported on a classified balance sheet?
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What is the purpose of calculating the current ratio?
What is the purpose of calculating the current ratio?
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What step follows preparing statements in the accounting cycle?
What step follows preparing statements in the accounting cycle?
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Which section of the classified balance sheet represents the owner's investment in the business?
Which section of the classified balance sheet represents the owner's investment in the business?
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What does the debt to equity ratio measure?
What does the debt to equity ratio measure?
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Which step in the accounting cycle is optional?
Which step in the accounting cycle is optional?
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In addition to current liabilities, which type of liabilities is reported on a classified balance sheet?
In addition to current liabilities, which type of liabilities is reported on a classified balance sheet?
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What is the total amount of current assets reported?
What is the total amount of current assets reported?
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Which of the following is not classified as a current asset?
Which of the following is not classified as a current asset?
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What does the classification of non-current investments primarily depend on?
What does the classification of non-current investments primarily depend on?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-current investment?
Which of the following is an example of a non-current investment?
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Which current asset has the highest reported value?
Which current asset has the highest reported value?
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What distinguishes current from non-current assets?
What distinguishes current from non-current assets?
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Which of the following current assets is NOT considered liquid?
Which of the following current assets is NOT considered liquid?
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What type of assets include 'land that is not being used in operations'?
What type of assets include 'land that is not being used in operations'?
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What is the primary purpose of closing temporary accounts at the end of each accounting period?
What is the primary purpose of closing temporary accounts at the end of each accounting period?
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Which of the following steps is NOT part of the closing entry process?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the closing entry process?
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What type of accounts are included in a post-closing trial balance?
What type of accounts are included in a post-closing trial balance?
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Why is it important to verify that total debits equal total credits in the post-closing trial balance?
Why is it important to verify that total debits equal total credits in the post-closing trial balance?
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What happens to the balances of temporary accounts after the closing process?
What happens to the balances of temporary accounts after the closing process?
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What is the first step in the closing entry process?
What is the first step in the closing entry process?
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What is the significance of the post-closing trial balance?
What is the significance of the post-closing trial balance?
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Which of the following describes a temporary account?
Which of the following describes a temporary account?
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Study Notes
The Accounting Cycle
- The accounting cycle is a series of steps that are performed to process financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
- The steps in the accounting cycle are: analyze transactions, journalize, post, prepare an unadjusted trial balance, adjust, prepare an adjusted trial balance, prepare financial statements, close, and prepare a post-closing trial balance.
Closing Entries
- Closing entries are journal entries that are made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts (revenue, expense, and withdrawal accounts) to the permanent accounts (asset, liability, and equity accounts).
- The purpose of closing entries is to prepare the temporary accounts for the next accounting period by setting them to zero.
- The four steps involved in preparing closing entries include:
- Close credit balances in revenue accounts to Income Summary.
- Close debit balances in expense accounts to Income Summary.
- Close Income Summary to Owner’s Capital.
- Close the Withdrawals account to Owner’s Capital.
Post-Closing Trial Balance
- A post-closing trial balance is a list of permanent accounts and their balances after all closing entries are journalized and posted.
- It verifies that total debits equal total credits for permanent accounts and that all temporary accounts have zero balances.
Classified Balance Sheet
- A classified balance sheet is a balance sheet that groups similar assets and liabilities together to make it easier to analyze a company’s financial position.
- The main categories of assets listed on a classified balance sheet include:
- Current Assets: Cash and equivalents, short-term marketable securities, accounts receivable, net, inventories, vendor non-trade receivables, and other current assets.
- Non-Current Investments: Investments management intends to hold to maturity.
- Property, plant, and equipment: Land, buildings, machinery, trucks, and other equipment used in operations.
- Intangible Assets: Items such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and goodwill.
- The main categories of liabilities listed on a classified balance sheet include:
- Current Liabilities: Obligations that are expected to be paid within one year.
- Non-Current Liabilities: Obligations that are expected to be paid after one year.
Financial Ratios
- The current ratio is a financial ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay its current liabilities out of current assets. It is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.
- The debt to equity ratio is a financial ratio that measures the amount of debt a company has relative to its equity. It is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total equity.
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Explore the critical steps in the accounting cycle, which include analyzing transactions, journalizing, and preparing financial statements. Additionally, learn about closing entries, their purpose, and the steps needed to prepare them for the next accounting period. This quiz will test your understanding of these fundamental accounting concepts.
