INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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Author: SPICELAND
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1Q

Explain the difference between external events and internal events. Give an example of each type of event.

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AccountingCycle:

Accounting cycle refers to the process of recording a business transaction in the books of accounts. This cycle concludes when the financial statements are prepared.

To Explain: The difference between external events, and internal events, and to give examples for them.

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  • External events are the events which involves an exchange transaction between the two parties, which is between a company, and another entity. Whereas, internal events are the events which does not involve any exchange transaction but such events affect the financial position of the company.
  • Examples of external events are as follows:
    1. a) Borrowing of cash from bank
    1. b) Purchase of inventory
    1. c) Sale to a customer
  • Examples of internal events are as follows:
    1. a) Accrual of salary expense
    1. b) Depreciation expense
    1. c) Expiry of prepaid rent

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