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:

FIFO Costing

An inventory valuation method that assumes the first units produced or acquired are the first ones to be expensed or sold (First In, First Out).

Inventory Value

Inventory value is the total cost or market value of all the goods and materials held by a company intended for sale.

Pretax Income

The amount of income earned by a business before paying taxes, also known as earnings before tax (EBT).

Overstated

When figures or amounts are reported higher than they actually are, potentially misrepresenting the financial condition of a business.