Which of the Following Is the Usual Final Step in the Accounting

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the usual final step in the accounting cycle?

• A) Journalizing transactions.
• B) Preparing an adjusted trial balance.
• C) Preparing a post-closing trial balance.
• D) Preparing the financial statements.
• E) Preparing a work sheet.

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Definitions:

Statement of Cash Flows

An accounting statement detailing collective cash receipts from operational businesses and external investments, plus cash expenses for business and investment activities over a designated period.

Operating Activities

Operating Activities involve the core business processes and transactions related to producing and delivering goods and services, typically reflected in the cash flow statement.

Indirect Method

A method used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to determine the net cash flow from operating activities.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial statement that provides an aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations and external investment sources, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.