COLLEGE ACCOUNTING ETEXT+CONNECT ACCESS
COLLEGE ACCOUNTING ETEXT+CONNECT ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781264624256
Author: Haddock
Publisher: MCG
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What are adjustments?

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Explain the term adjustments.

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Adjustments: The entries which are recorded in journal for determining accounting balance based on accrual method are known as adjustments. The entries are generally recorded prior to the preparation of financial statements. The treatment of adjustments is same as the journal entries.

Adjustments are an integral part of the process of preparing financial statements. Adjustments ensure that the financial statements prepared are true and correct. An individual can find the adjustments with the help of worksheet which is prepared after trial balance.

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