Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 67

Essay

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-George W. Bush

---

Definitions:

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update income and expense accounts and ensure compliance with the accrual method of accounting.

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the temporary accounts for the next accounting period.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A trial balance taken after adjusting entries have been made to ensure total debits equal total credits.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to a permanent owner's equity account, preparing the accounts for the next period.