The Sixth and Final Step in the Accounting Cycle Involves

question 126

Multiple Choice

The sixth and final step in the accounting cycle involves

• A) performing a trial balance to verify that the accounting statements are internally consistent.
• B) auditing the books to ensure that they were prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles.
• C) preparing the income statement.
• D) analyzing major accounting statements to evaluate the financial condition of the firm.

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