The Recurring Steps Performed Each Reporting Period in Preparing Financial

question 83

Multiple Choice

The recurring steps performed each reporting period in preparing financial statements,starting with analyzing and recording transactions in the journal and continuing through the post-closing trial balance,is referred to as the:

• A)Accounting period.
• B)Operating cycle.
• C)Accounting cycle.
• D)Closing cycle.
• E)Natural business year.

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