Chapter 3 Completing the Accounting Cycle
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Accounting Cycle Analyze and record the transactions Post the transactions and prepare trial balance Adjust the accounts and prepare trial balance Close the accounts and prepare trial balance Prepare the financial statements
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Matching Principle All revenues must be recorded in the accounting period in which the goods are sold or services are rendered and all expenses must be recorded in the accounting period in which they are incurred to produce such revenues
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjusting Entries Some journal entries are made at the end of the accounting period just to separate the effect of an event into its proper periods. Each adjusting entry affects: 1) a revenue or expense account 2) an asset or liability account (except cash) Examples include: 1. Recognition of accrued revenues and receivables, 2. Interest calculations, 3. Recognition of accrued expenses and payables, 4. Allocation of prepaid operating costs, and 5. Recognition of depreciation.
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman When do we need adjusting entries? PrepaymentsAccruals 1.Allocation of costs between accounting periods 3.Expenses incurred but not recorded 2.Allocation of unearned revenues between accounting periods 4.Revenues earned but not recorded
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman TRIAL BALANCE
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Allocation of costs between accounting periods 3.Expenses incurred but not recorded 2.Allocation of unearned revenues between accounting periods 4.Revenues earned but not recorded Adjusting Entries
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (1) Prepaid Rent
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (2) Prepaid Insurance
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (3) Office Supplies
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (4) Depreciation of Property Plant & Equipment
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Express Travel Agency Partial Balance Sheet 31January 2004 In TL Plant and Equipment Office Equipment and Furniture Less: Accumulated Depreciation (250) Plant and Equipment, net14.750
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Allocation of costs between accounting periods 3.Expenses incurred but not recorded 2.Allocation of unearned revenues between accounting periods 4.Revenues earned but not recorded Adjusting Entries
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (5) Unearned Revenues
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Allocation of costs between accounting periods 3.Expenses incurred but not recorded 2.Allocation of unearned revenues between accounting periods 4.Revenues earned but not recorded Adjusting Entries
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman January 2004 MoTuWeThFrSaSu
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (6) Accrued Salary Expense
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (7) Accrued Interest Expense
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Allocation of costs between accounting periods 3.Expenses incurred but not recorded 2.Allocation of unearned revenues between accounting periods 4.Revenues earned but not recorded Adjusting Entries
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Adjustment (8) Accrued Revenues
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Effects of Adjusting Entries
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Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Accounting Cycle Analyze and record the transactions Post the transactions and prepare trial balance Adjust the accounts and prepare trial balance Close the accounts and prepare trial balance Prepare the financial statements
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Steps to Close Accounts Close temporary accounts with credit balances to income summary Close temporary accounts with debit balances to income summary Close income summary Close dividends or owners’ withdrawals
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Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Credit Balances
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Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Debit Balances
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Income Summary
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Withdrawals
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Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Accounting Cycle Analyze and record the transactions Post the transactions and prepare trial balance Adjust the accounts and prepare trial balance Close the accounts and prepare trial balance Prepare the financial statements
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Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Credit Balances
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Debit Balances
Chapter 3Mugan-Akman Closing Income Summary