Explain the Differences Between an "Appraisal Perspective" and a "Developmental

question 7

Essay

Explain the differences between an "appraisal perspective" and a "developmental perspective" for performance reviews.

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Definitions:

Permanent Account

An account in the general ledger that is not closed at the end of the accounting period, with its balances carried over into the next period.

Temporary Account

A temporary account is an account that is closed at the end of each accounting period, with its balances transferred to permanent accounts, used to track revenues, expenses, and withdrawals during the period.

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net income minus dividends paid to shareholders, representing the business's reinvested profits.

Accounting Information System

A structure that collects, stores, manages, processes, retrieves, and reports financial data for its users, facilitating informed business decisions.