Explain the Difference Between a Leading Indicator and a Lagging

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Essay

Explain the difference between a leading indicator and a lagging indicator and give one example of each relating to your performance in this class.

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Definitions:

Credit Account Balance

A credit account balance refers to the total amount of credit available in a person's or organization's account, after considering all debits and credits.

Adjusting Entries

Documentation in financial records at the termination of an accounting period to allocate gains and expenses to the correct timeframe.

Trial Balance

A financial spreadsheet where all ledger balances are gathered into columns for debits and credits, ensuring both totals match.

Debit Column

The left-hand side of a ledger account, recording increases in assets and expenses, and decreases in liabilities, equity, and revenue.