The Following Steps in the Accounting Cycle Are Presented Out

question 217

Short Answer

The following steps in the accounting cycle are presented out of order below.Arrange the steps in the proper order by placing a number from 1 through 5 in the blanks provided.Also identify each step as either a recurring activity (RA)-one that would be repeated during the fiscal period-or an end-of-period activity (EOP)-one performed at the end of the accounting period.
______a.Record entries in a journal.
______b.Adjust the accounts and prepare an adjusted trial balance.
______c.Close the accounts and prepare a post-closing trial balance.
______d.Analyze business transactions from source documents.
______e.Post entries to the ledger and prepare a trial balance.

Understand the composition and calculation of net income.

Recognize how inventory is classified in financial statements.

Calculate cost of goods sold and understand its impact on gross profit.

Understand the significance of nonoperating income and expenses on overall financial performance.

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