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Chapter 8
Vocab terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adjusting entries | Journal entries recorded to update general accounts at the end of a fiscal period are called adjusting entries. |
| temporary accounts | Accounts show changes in the owner's capital for a single fiscal period |
| post-closing trial balance | Prepared after after the closing entries are posted |
| permanent accounts | Accumulate information from one fiscal period to the next |
| closing entries | Journal entries used to prepare temporary accounts for a new fiscal period |
| accounting cycle | The series of accounting activities included in recording financial information for a fiscal period |