Compare and Contrast the Direct and Indirect Patterns of Organization

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Essay

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization.What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

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Definitions:

Closing Entry Process

The accounting procedure used at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts to permanent accounts.

Revenue Accounts

Accounts that track the income earned from the sale of goods and services, or the increase in equity resulting from the operations of an organization.

Owner's Capital Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that represents the owner's invested capital plus retained earnings minus withdrawals.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Accounts that reflect the financial position of a company at a specific point in time, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.