In the Accounting Cycle, the Last Step Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the accounting cycle, the last step is

• A) preparing the financial statements
• B) journalizing and posting the adjusting entries
• C) preparing a post-closing trial balance
• D) journalizing and posting the closing entries

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