What Is the Purpose of the Closing Process

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the closing process?

• A)To record transactions for the period.
• B)To set all account balances to zero.
• C)To prepare the accounting records so they are ready to track results for the following year.
• D)To adjust for accrual and deferral transactions.

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