Name 3 accounts that have credit balances
2. Owners equity
3. Revenue
Which assumption states that a company is divided into artificial time periods?
Periodicity assumption
Name 3 type of accounts that have debit balances
1.Dividends
2. Expenses
3. Assets
What is the difference between cash basis and accrual accounting?
Cash- recognize revenue when cash is received and expenses when cash is paid
Accrual- recognize revenue when service is performed and recognize expenses when it is incurred, even if no cash was paid
What is the correct sequence for recording a transaction?
1.Analyze the transaction
2. Journal the transaction
3. Transfer the journal entry to the ledger through posting
Name 3 important characteristics of adjusting entries?
1. Never include cash
2. Must have a balance sheet and income statement account
3. Ensure revenue and expense recognition principles are followed
What is the journal entry when a company announces that they will be hiring 5 new Human Resources agents?
NO JOURNAL ENTRY
What is the difference between a deferral and an accrual?
Deferral- dollar before the action ex.) prepaid expenses and unearned revenue
Accrual- action before the dollar ex.) accrued revenues and expenses
What is the journal entry to record an insurance policy that costs $10,000 on account
Debit to Prepaid Insurance
Credit to Accounts Payable