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Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ledger | group of accounts |
| general ledger | ledger containing all needed accounts for preparation of financial statements |
| account number | number assigned to an account |
| file maintenance | procedure for arranging accounts in a general ledger, assigning account numbers, and keeping records current |
| opening an account | writing account title and number on the heading of an account |
| posting | transferring information from a journal entry to a ledger account |
| proving cash | amount of cash = cash account balance in accounting records |
| correcting entry | journal entry made to correct an error in the ledger |