The First Step in the Recording Process Is to

question 17

Multiple Choice

The first step in the recording process is to

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

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Definitions:

Noncash Assets

Assets that cannot be easily converted into cash, such as equipment, real estate, and intellectual property.

Capital Balances

The sum of funds invested by owners in a business along with any accumulated profits or losses.

Loss On Realization

Loss on realization occurs when the proceeds from the sale of an asset are less than its carrying amount on the books, leading to a financial loss.

Deficit

The amount by which expenditures exceed income or costs outstrip revenues, resulting in a negative balance.