Introduction:
Closing entries: Closing entries are the entries which are made at the end of the accounting period. In these entries, the balances of temporary accounts of income statement are transferred into the permanent accounts of
Statement of Owner’s Equity: The statement of owner’s equity is the statement which shows the increase or decrease in equity shareholders fund within an accounting period. This is increased by profits/ gains to shareholders during the year while the amount distributed to shareholders are shown as deductions.
To journalize: The closing entries as of December 31, 2016 and to calculate the capital balance.
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