In the Accounting Cycle, the Last Step Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the accounting cycle, the last step is

• A) preparing the financial statements
• B) journalizing and posting the adjusting entries
• C) preparing a post-closing trial balance
• D) journalizing and posting the closing entries

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Definitions:

Contra-Revenue Account

An account that decreases the gross amount of revenue reported on the financial statements, such as sales returns, discounts, and allowances.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, representing the amount of accounts receivable that is not expected to be collected.

Partial Balance Sheet

A partial balance sheet presents only a section of a company's financial statements, typically focusing on either assets, liabilities, or equity at a specific point in time.