Define What an Assignment Is and List and Discuss Two

question 38

Essay

Define what an assignment is and list and discuss two reasons why notice of assignment should be given to the obligor.

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Definitions:

Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a specific period.

Expense

An outflow of money to another person or entity to pay for an item or service or for a category of costs.

Owner's Capital Account

An equity account on a company's balance sheet representing the owner's invested funds plus the net income minus the withdrawals by the owner.

Closing Entries

A set of journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts.