Purpose of Adjusting Entries

question 40

Essay

Purpose of adjusting entries
The president of Crown Construction was informed that the first quarter financial statements would be available "as soon as the adjusting entries are made." Being a non-accountant,the president feels adjustments should not be necessary if the accounting department is operating in a competent manner.Does the need for adjusting entries at the end of the quarter imply that transactions are not being recorded properly? Explain.

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Definitions:

Present Expenditures

Current spending or outflows of money, usually referring to the costs or expenses a business or individual faces at the moment.

MU (Marginal Utility)

The augmented utility or pleasure achieved by consuming an extra unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The outlay required to produce another unit of a product or service.

Marginal Benefit

The additional benefit to a consumer from consuming one more unit of a good or service.