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Accounting Unit 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Permanent Accounts | Accounts used to accumulate information from one fiscal period to the next |
| Closing Entries | Journal entries used to prepare temporary accounts for a new fiscal period |
| Post-Closing Trial Balance | A trial balance prepared after the closing entries are posted. |
| Temporary Accounts | Accounts used to accumulate information until it is transferred to the owner’s capital account |
| Accounting Cycle | The series of accounting activities included in recording financial information for a fiscal period |
| Audit | An examination of financial records, accounts, and supporting documents to check their accuracy |
| Public Accounting Firm | An accounting business that helps other businesses with accounting issues. |
| Auditor | The accountant who conducts the audit |
| Audit Trail | A paper or electronic path that provides a documented history of a transaction. |