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Entering transaction data in the journal is
known as journalizing. Companies make separate journal entries for each transaction. A complete entries consists of 1) the data of the transaction 2) accounts and amounts to be debited and credited 3) a brief explanation of the transaction
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What information do we need to record?
Date Debit account Debit amount Credit account Credit amount Supplementary information
50,000
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Process of transferring the amounts in the
journal to the ledger The entire group of accounts maintained by a company is the ledger. It contains all assets, liabilities and owners equity accounts. Companies arrange the ledger accounts in the sequence of balance sheet and financial statement.
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Locate the ledger account for the credit
account Enter the date, journal page number, and credit amount in the ledger Enter the ledger account number in the journal
Explanation
Invest Rent expense Unearned revenue Service revenue Salary expense
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Debit
25,000
Credit
Balance
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A trial balance is the list of accounts and their
balances at a given time. The primary purpose of a trial balance is to prove that the debits equal the credits after posting.
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A test of the accuracy of journalizing and
List each ledger account and place the ending account balance in the proper column Total the debit and credit columns Compare the totals
Debit 25,800
2,100
Credit
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Title - For the period ending date List revenues and subtotal List expenses and subtotal Subtract expenses from revenues
Expenses:
1. 2. 3. 4. Salary expense 3,000 Rent expense 900 Advertising expense 350 Utility expenses 250 Net income 4,500 4,500
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List the beginning balance in common stock Add issuances of common stock Subtotal ending common stock
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List beginning balance in retained earnings Add net income Deduct dividends Subtotal ending retained earnings Total common stock and retained earnings
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Date First list and subtotal current assets Then list and subtotal property, plant, and equipment Determine total assets
Assets
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Liabilities
First list and subtotal current liabilities Then list and subtotal long-term liabilities
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