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The Process of Transferring the Information in the Journal to the General

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The process of transferring the information in the journal to the general ledger is called posting. Explain the posting process, including the importance of the journal page number and the account numbers.


Definitions:

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method for the recognition of investments in associates, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted for the investor’s share of the net profit or loss of the investee.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of a company's operations and activities over a specific period, indicating net earnings or losses.

Associate Losses

Losses incurred from an investment in an associate, an entity over which the investor has significant influence but not control.

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