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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Definitions:

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed to a taxing authority by an individual, organization, or corporation.

Taxable Income

The portion of income used to calculate how much the taxpayer owes in taxes, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and other earnings after deductions and exemptions.

Rounded

Refers to adjusting numbers to the nearest whole number in financial and mathematical calculations.

Withholding Amount

The portion of an employee's wages deducted by the employer and paid directly to the government as partial payment of income tax.