What Are the Purposes of the ATF

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Essay

What are the purposes of the ATF.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a business to its suppliers or creditors for products or services received.

Income Statement Accounts

Categories within an income statement that record different types of revenue, expenses, gains, and losses, affecting the net income of a business.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts in the general ledger that are closed at the end of the accounting period, transferring their balances to permanent accounts.

Chart of Accounts

A systematic listing of all accounts used in the ledger of an organization, categorized by assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.