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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matching principle | principle requiring that the expense incurred in an accounting period are matched with revenue earned in the same period |
| net income | the amount by which total revenue exceeds total expenses for the accounting period |
| net loss | amount by which total expenses exceeded total revenue for the accounting period |
| ruling | drawing a line. a single rule line drawn under a column of figures indicates that the entire above the rule are to be added or subtracted |
| work sheet | a working paper used to collect information from the ledger accounts for use in completing end of period activities |