List and Briefly Explain the Four Distinctive Characteristics of Services

question 28

Essay

List and briefly explain the four distinctive characteristics of services.

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Definitions:

Services Rendered

The provision of services to a customer or client, which can be invoiced once the service has been completed.

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger that contains all the transaction details of a specific account, which rolls up into the general ledger.

Controlling Account

A controlling account is a summary account in the general ledger that consolidates and reflects the total balance of all subsidiary accounts related to it.

General Ledger

The primary accounting record used to track all of a company's financial transactions, summarized from subsidiary ledgers.