19th Edition

ISBN: 9781947172685

Author: OpenStax

Publisher: OpenStax College

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Bookkeeping is the process of recording the financial transactions of a company on a regular basis. With the process of bookkeeping, companies can track important financial information that helps management in making crucial decisions.

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Chapter 5, Problem 7Q

The account called Income Summary is often used in the closing entries. Explain this account’s purpose and how it is used.

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Principles of Accounting Volume 1

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