Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 77

Essay

Please define the following key terms.
-Elba and Saint Helena

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Definitions:

Period

In finance and business, a period refers to a specific duration of time considered for accounting, reporting, or evaluation purposes.

Accounts

A record within an accounting system that keeps track of financial transactions of a specific type, such as assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and equity.

Closing Entries

Adjustments made at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary to permanent accounts to prepare the books for the next period.

Revenues

Income generated from normal business operations, often from the sale of goods and services to customers.