Accounting Terminology
Listed Below Are Nine Technical Accounting Terms Introduced

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Essay

Accounting terminology
Listed below are nine technical accounting terms introduced in this chapter:
Each of the following statements may (or may not) describe one of these technical terms. In the space provided below each statement, indicate the accounting term described, or answer "None" if the statement does not correctly describe any of the terms. Do not use a term more than once.
(A.) Having the financial ability to pay debts as they become due.
(B.) An assumption that a business will operate in the foreseeable future.
(C.) Economic resources owned by businesses that are expected to benefit future operations.
(D.) The debts or obligations of a business organization.
(E.) Assets = Liabilities + Owners' Equity
(F.) The principle which states that assets are valued in the balance sheet at their historical cost.
(G.) A residual amount equal to assets minus liabilities.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Assets } & \text { Accounting equation } & \text { Inflation } \\\hline \text { Balance Sheet } & \text { Liabilities } & \text { Going concern assumption } \\\hline \text { Cost principle } & \text { Owners' equity } & \text { Liquidity } \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision representing the estimated amount of receivables that may not be collected, reducing the accounts receivable balance to its net realizable value.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the costs of their sale or disposal, used in valuing inventory and accounts receivable for financial reporting.

Write-Off

A write-off involves removing an asset from the financial statements because it is no longer collectible or has no value.

Bank Reconciliation

Bank reconciliation involves the process of matching and comparing the account balance in an entity's financial records to the corresponding information on a bank statement, to ensure accuracy and consistency.