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Journal entries:
The business runs with the transactions it makes. Every transaction results in some outcome like the creation of asset, liability, income, loss, gain or expense. The transactions are recorded on the basis of the resulted outcome. The debits and the credits are made on the basis of the rules of the accounting.
Adjusting entries are prepared to complete the financial statement of the company and to reflect the accrual method of accounting. Adjusting entries are prepared before issuance of financial statement.
To prepare:
December 31 year-end adjusting entry for estimated future sales returns and allowances (revenue side).
Concept Introduction:
Journal entries:
The business runs with the transactions it makes. Every transaction results in some outcome like the creation of asset, liability, income, loss, gain or expense. The transactions are recorded on the basis of the resulted outcome. The debits and the credits are made on the basis of the rules of the accounting.
Adjusting entries:
Adjusting entries are prepared to complete the financial statement of the company and to reflect the accrual method of accounting. Adjusting entries are prepared before issuance of financial statement.
To prepare:
December 31 year-end adjusting entry for estimated future inventory returns and allowances (cost side).
Concept Introduction:
Journal entries:
The business runs with the transactions it makes. Every transaction results in some outcome like the creation of asset, liability, income, loss, gain or expense. The transactions are recorded on the basis of the resulted outcome. The debits and the credits are made on the basis of the rules of the accounting.
Adjusting entries:
Adjusting entries are prepared to complete the financial statement of the company and to reflect the accrual method of accounting. Adjusting entries are prepared before issuance of financial statement.
To prepare:
Journal entry to record merchandise returned on January 3
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