ACCT.PRINCIPLES-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN
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Chapter 4, Problem 1Q
To determine
Worksheet: A worksheet is the summarized form of accounting information which is made in order to ensure that the accounts are entered correctly to prepare financial statements.
Accounting Cycle: 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: Worksheet is a permanent accounting record and its use is required in the accounting cycle.
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Answer to Problem 1Q
Yes, worksheet is permanent accounting record and its use is required in the accounting cycle in order to ensure that the accounts are entered correctly to prepare financial statements.
Explanation of Solution
- A worksheet is prepared to summarize the information needed for the preparation of financial statements.
- Worksheet is useful for preparing the
journal entries , financial statements andadjusting entries . It is helpful in every field of accounting cycle. - Worksheet is used by the accountants as it lowers the risk of mistakes at the time of preparation of final financial statements.
- Worksheet is used to prepare the accounting reports. Worksheet is used to prepare adjusted
trial balance by drafting the unadjusted trial balance. - It can be used for the purpose of planning. Worksheets help the management of company in the timely preparation of financial statements and also in a correct manner.
Conclusion
Thus, worksheet is a permanent accounting record and its use is required in the accounting cycle.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
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Ch. 4 - Prob. 1QCh. 4 - 2. Explain the purpose of the worksheet.
Ch. 4 - 3. What is the relationship, if any, between the...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4QCh. 4 - Prob. 5QCh. 4 - Prob. 6QCh. 4 - Prob. 7QCh. 4 - Prob. 8QCh. 4 - 9. Which of the following accounts would not...Ch. 4 - 10. Distinguish between a reversing entry and an...
Ch. 4 - Prob. 11QCh. 4 - Prob. 12QCh. 4 - Prob. 13QCh. 4 - Prob. 14QCh. 4 - Prob. 15QCh. 4 - Prob. 16QCh. 4 - Prob. 17QCh. 4 - Prob. 18QCh. 4 - Prob. 20QCh. 4 - Prob. 21QCh. 4 - BE4-1 The steps in using a worksheet are presented...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2BECh. 4 - Prob. 3BECh. 4 - Prob. 4BECh. 4 - Prob. 5BECh. 4 - Prob. 6BECh. 4 - Prob. 7BECh. 4 - BE4-8 The steps in the accounting cycle are listed...Ch. 4 - Prob. 9BECh. 4 - Prob. 10BECh. 4 - Prob. 11BECh. 4 - Prob. 12BECh. 4 - Prob. 1DIECh. 4 - Prob. 2DIECh. 4 - DO IT! 4-3 Hanson Company has an inexperienced...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4DIECh. 4 - Prob. 1ECh. 4 - E4-2 The adjusted trial balance columns of the...Ch. 4 - E4-3 Worksheet data for Savaglia Company are...Ch. 4 - E4-4 Worksheet data for Savaglia Company are...Ch. 4 - Prob. 5ECh. 4 - Prob. 6ECh. 4 - Prob. 7ECh. 4 - Prob. 8ECh. 4 - Prob. 9ECh. 4 - E4-10 Renee Davis has prepared the following list...Ch. 4 - Prob. 11ECh. 4 - Prob. 12ECh. 4 - Prob. 13ECh. 4 - Prob. 14ECh. 4 - Prob. 15ECh. 4 - Prob. 16ECh. 4 - Prob. 17ECh. 4 - Prob. 18ECh. 4 - Prob. 19ECh. 4 - P4-1A The trial balance columns of the worksheet...Ch. 4 - P4-3A The completed financial statement columns of...Ch. 4 - P4-5A Anya Clark opened Anya’s Cleaning Service on...Ch. 4 - Prob. 7EYCTCh. 4 - Prob. 1ISTQCh. 4 - Prob. 2ISTQCh. 4 - Prob. 3ISTQCh. 4 - Prob. 4ISTQCh. 4 - Prob. 1IFRECh. 4 - Prob. 2IFRECh. 4 - Prob. 3IFRECh. 4 - Prob. 4IFRE
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