Explain What Each of the Letters in AIDS Stands For

question 74

Short Answer

Explain what each of the letters in AIDS stands for.

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Definitions:

Real Accounts

Accounts that are not closed at the end of the accounting year and include all balance sheet accounts that show the real and permanent financial position of a business.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over to the next fiscal year, including asset, liability, and equity accounts, foundational for understanding a company's financial health.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays a company's financial position at a specific point in time, listing assets, liabilities, and equity.

Final Entries

The journal entries recorded at the end of an accounting period to prepare accounts for the next period or for the preparation of financial statements.