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Sears at One Time Lost Sight of Its Mission and Jumped

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Sears at one time lost sight of its mission and jumped into markets such as real estate and financial services that did not fit its strengths or core operations. This most likely occurred because Sears lacked a mission statement with the appropriate:


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Increase Side

Refers to the side (debit or credit) of an account that is used to increase its balance, varying by account type.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) on which increases are recorded in an accounting ledger; varies depending on the account type (asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense).

Post Reference Column

A column in journal and ledger accounts that helps in cross-referencing entries between these two accounting records.

General Journal

A comprehensive record of financial transactions over the life of a company, listed in chronological order.

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