There's an Old Computer Science Saying That a Computer Should

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Essay

There's an old computer science saying that a computer should never ask you a question that it should be able to work out the answer to. How can a smartphone work out much more?

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Definitions:

Physical Form

Physical form refers to the tangible appearance or structure of an item, indicating its material composition and physical characteristics.

Long-term

Pertains to assets, liabilities, investments, or obligations that are expected to be resolved or realized beyond one year.

Income Summary

The income summary account is used in the closing process of accounting to summarize revenue and expenses for a specific period, helping determine the net income or loss.

Permanent Account

An account that is not closed at the end of the accounting period and whose balances are carried forward to the next period, such as assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.