Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
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Author: Libby
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Chapter 4, Problem 1Q

What is the purpose of recording adjusting entries?

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Explain the purpose of recording adjusting entries.

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The purpose of recording adjusting entries:

Adjusting entries are those entries which are made at the end of the accounting period, to record the revenues in the period of which they have been earned and to record the expenses in the period of which have been incurred, as well as to update all the balances of assets and liabilities accounts on the balance sheet, and to ascertain accurate amount of net income (loss) on the income statement to maintain the records according to the accrual basis principle.

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Adjusting entries:

Adjusting entries are the journal entries which are recorded at the end of the accounting period to correct or adjust the revenue and expense accounts, to concede with the accrual principle of accounting.

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Financial Accounting

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