The First Step in the Recording Process Is to

question 66

Multiple Choice

The first step in the recording process is to

• A) prepare financial statements.
• B) analyze each transaction for its effect on the accounts.
• C) post to a journal.
• D) prepare a trial balance.

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Definitions:

Debit

An accounting entry that increases an asset or expense or decreases a liability, equity, or revenue.

Credit

A financial term defining the ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the applied manufacturing overhead is less than the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of specific goods or products.