During the End-Of-Period Processing, Which of the Following Best Describes

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the end-of-period processing, which of the following best describes the logical order of steps?

• A) ​preparation of adjustments, adjusted trial balance, financial statements
• B) ​preparation of income statement, adjusted trial balance, balance sheet
• C) ​preparation of adjusted trial balance, cross-referencing, journalizing
• D) ​preparation of adjustments, adjusted trial balance, posting

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Definitions:

Net Book Value

The value of an asset after subtracting accumulated depreciation from its original cost, synonymous with carrying value but rephrased for clear understanding.

Discontinued Item

Pertains to the gains or losses from operations of a component of a business that has been disposed of or is held for sale.

Intangibles

Assets that do not have physical form, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill, but are valuable to a business.

Amortized Cost

The accounting method that gradually reduces the book value of an intangible or tangible asset through periodic charges to income.