Identify the correct order of the accounting cycle.

Answer to Problem 10SE
Option b. Analyse; record; adjust; report; close is the correct option.
Explanation of Solution
Accounting Cycle:
Accounting cycle refers to the process of recording a business transaction in the books of accounts. This cycle begins with analysing, and recording the transactions in the journal, and concludes with the preparation of the financial statements.
Correct order of the accounting cycle is listed below:
Step 1- Analyse
The transactions are analysed by using a source documents.
Step 2- Record
The analysed transactions are recorded in a journal initially followed by the preparation of an unadjusted
Step 3-Adjust
Step 4- Report
Financial statements such as income statement,
Step 5-close
Closing entries are journalised and post-closing trial balance is prepared.
Therefore, from the above explanation Option b. Analyse; record; adjust; report; close is the correct option and the other options of a, c and d are incorrect.
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