Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Closing Entries

Financial Accounting

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Closing Entries

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What is the primary goal of the closing process in financial accounting?

To record all outstanding liabilities at year-end

To prepare the cash flow statement

To adjust asset accounts to their fair market value

To transfer the balances of temporary accounts to retained earnings

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Understand the concept of temporary accounts: Temporary accounts include revenue, expense, and dividend accounts. These accounts are used to record transactions during a specific accounting period and are closed at the end of the period.

Recognize the purpose of the closing process: The primary goal of the closing process is to reset the balances of temporary accounts to zero for the next accounting period. This ensures that the financial results of one period do not carry over to the next.

Learn how balances are transferred: The balances of temporary accounts are transferred to a permanent account, typically retained earnings, which is part of the equity section of the balance sheet. This reflects the net income or loss and dividends for the period.

Understand the mechanics of closing entries: Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period. For example, revenue accounts are debited, and retained earnings are credited; expense accounts are credited, and retained earnings are debited.

Recognize the importance of the closing process: By completing the closing process, the financial statements accurately reflect the company's performance for the period, and the accounts are prepared for the next accounting cycle.