An Account Is an Important Accounting Record Where Financial Information

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Essay

An account is an important accounting record where financial information is stored until needed. Briefly explain (1) the nature of an account (2) the different types of accounts and (3) the manner in which an account is increased and decreased and its normal balance.

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Definitions:

Permanent Difference

A difference between the book income and taxable income that will not reverse over time.

Product Warranty Costs

Expenses incurred by a company to repair, replace, or reimburse for products that fail to meet specified warranties.

Municipal Bonds

Debt securities issued by states, municipalities, or counties to finance capital expenditures.

Percentage Depletion

A tax deduction method that allows an owner or operator of a mine or other natural resources to deduct a percentage of the resource's value as it is depleted.