The Sixth and Final Step in the Accounting Cycle Involves

question 86

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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