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THE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM
Accounting, Fourth Edition
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1. Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting
equation.
2. Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process.
3. Define debits and credits and explain how they are used to record
business transactions.
4. Identify the basic steps in the recording process.
5. Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
6. Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
7. Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
8. Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
9. Classify cash activities as operating, investing, or financing.
Study ObjectivesStudy ObjectivesStudy ObjectivesStudy Objectives
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Debits and Debits and creditscredits
Debit and Debit and credit credit proceduresprocedures
Stockholders’ Stockholders’ equity equity relationshipsrelationships
Summary of Summary of debit/credit debit/credit rulesrules
Accounting Accounting TransactionsTransactionsAccounting Accounting
TransactionsTransactions The AccountThe AccountThe AccountThe AccountSteps in the Steps in the Recording Recording ProcessProcess
Steps in the Steps in the Recording Recording ProcessProcess
The The Recording Recording Process Process
IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process
IllustratedIllustrated
The Trial The Trial BalanceBalanceThe Trial The Trial BalanceBalance
Analyzing Analyzing transactionstransactions
Summary of Summary of transactionstransactions
The journalThe journal
The ledgerThe ledger
Chart of Chart of accountsaccounts
PostingPosting
Summary Summary illustration of illustration of journalizing and journalizing and postingposting
Limitations of Limitations of a trial balancea trial balance
The Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information System
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The Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information System
Accounting Information System
System of
► collecting and
► processing transaction data and
► communicating financial information to decision
makers.
Most businesses use computerized accounting (EDP)
systems.
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Transactions are economic events that require
recording in the financial statements.
Not all activities represent transactions.
Assets, liabilities, or stockholders’ equity items
change as a result of some economic event.
Dual effect on the accounting equation.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
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Question:Question: Are the following events recorded in the accounting records?
EventPurchase computer.
Criterion Is the financial position (assets, liabilities, or stockholders’ equity) of the company changed?
Pay rent.
Record/ Don’t Record
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
Discuss guided trip
options with potential
customer.
Illustration 3-1
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AssetsAssetsAssetsAssets LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilitiesStockholders’ Stockholders’
EquityEquityStockholders’ Stockholders’
EquityEquity= +
Analyzing Transactions
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
Basic Accounting Equation
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
The process of identifying the specific effects of economic events on the accounting equation.
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Analyzing Transactions
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
Illustration 3-2 Expanded accounting equation
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Illustration:Illustration: 1. On October 1, cash of $10,000 is invested in Sierra Corporation by investors in exchange for $10,000 of common stock.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
1. +10,000 +10,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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2. On October 1, Sierra borrowed $5,000 from Castle Bank by signing a 3-month, 12%, $5,000 note payable.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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3. On October 2, Sierra purchased equipment by paying $5,000 cash to Superior Equipment Sales Co.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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4. On October 2, Sierra received a $1,200 cash advance from R. Knox, a client.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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5. On October 3, Sierra received $10,000 in cash from Copa Company for guide services performed.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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6. On October 3, Sierra Corporation paid its office rent for the month of October in cash, $900.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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7. On October 4, Sierra paid $600 for a one-year insurance policy that will expire next year on September 30.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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8. On October 5, Sierra purchased supplies on account from Aero Supply for $2,500.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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10. On October 20, Sierra paid a $500 dividend.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
10. -500 -500
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
SO 1 SO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
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11. Employees have worked two weeks, earning $4,000 in salaries, which were paid on October 26.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
10. -500 -500
11. -4,000 -4,000
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
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Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Record of increases and decreases in a specific asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense item.
Debit = “Left”
Credit = “Right”
AccountAccount
An Account can An Account can be illustrated in a be illustrated in a T-Account form.T-Account form.
SO 2 Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 2 Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process.
The AccountThe AccountThe AccountThe Account
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Double-entry Double-entry system
► Each transaction must affect two or more accounts to
keep the basic accounting equation in balance.
► Recording done by debiting at least one account and
crediting another.
► DEBITS must equalmust equal CREDITS.
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
Debit and Credit Procedures
The AccountThe AccountThe AccountThe Account
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Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
If Debits are greater thangreater than Credits, the account will
have a debit balance.
$10,000 Transaction #2$3,000
$15,000$15,000
8,000Transaction #3
Balance
Transaction #1
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
Debit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit Procedures
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Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
$10,000 Transaction #2$3,000
Balance
Transaction #1
$1,000$1,000
8,000 Transaction #3
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
Debit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit Procedures
If Credits are greater than Debits, the account will
have a credit balance.
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Assets - Debits should exceed credits.
Liabilities – Credits should exceed debits.
The normal balance is on the increase side.
Dr./Cr. Procedures for Assets and LiabilitiesDr./Cr. Procedures for Assets and LiabilitiesDr./Cr. Procedures for Assets and LiabilitiesDr./Cr. Procedures for Assets and Liabilities
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AssetsAssets
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
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LiabilitiesLiabilities
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Owner’s investments and revenues increase stockholders’ equity (credit).
Dividends and expenses decrease stockholder’s equity (debit).
Dr./Cr. Procedures for Stockholders’ EquityDr./Cr. Procedures for Stockholders’ EquityDr./Cr. Procedures for Stockholders’ EquityDr./Cr. Procedures for Stockholders’ Equity
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Common StockCommon Stock
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DividendsDividends
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
StockholdersStockholders’’ EquityEquity
Chapter 3-25
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Retained EarningsRetained Earnings
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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The purpose of earning revenues is to benefit the stockholders.
The effect of debits and credits on revenue accounts is the same as their effect on stockholders’ equity.
Expenses have the opposite effect: expenses decrease stockholders’ equity.Chapter
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
ExpenseExpense
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
RevenueRevenue
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
Dr./Cr. Procedures for Revenue and ExpenseDr./Cr. Procedures for Revenue and ExpenseDr./Cr. Procedures for Revenue and ExpenseDr./Cr. Procedures for Revenue and Expense
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Stockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity Relationships
Illustration 3-15
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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AssetsAssets
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
ExpenseExpense
Chapter 3-24
LiabilitiesLiabilities
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
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Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
StockholdersStockholders’’ EquityEquity
Chapter 3-26
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
RevenueRevenue
Normal Balance Credit
Normal Balance Credit
Normal Balance
Debit
Normal Balance
Debit
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Balance Sheet Income Statement
= + =-Asset Liability Equity Revenue Expense
Debit
Credit
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
Relationship among the assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity of a business:
The equation must be in balance after every transaction. For every Debit there must be a Credit.
Illustration 3-16
Assets Liabilities= Stockholders’ EquityBasic Equation
Expanded Basic Equation
+
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Debits:
a. increase both assets and liabilities.
b. decrease both assets and liabilities.
c. increase assets and decrease liabilities.
d. decrease assets and increase liabilities.
Review QuestionReview Question
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Accounts that normally have debit balances are:
a. assets, expenses, and revenues.
b. assets, expenses, and equity.
c. assets, liabilities, and dividends.
d. assets, dividends, and expenses.
Review QuestionReview Question
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.SO 3 Define debits and credits and explain their use in recording business transactions.
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Source documents, such as a sales slip, a check, a bill, or a cash register tape, provide evidence of the transaction.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
SO 4 Identify the basic steps in the recording process.SO 4 Identify the basic steps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-17
Analyze each transaction Enter transaction in a journalTransfer journal information to
ledger accounts
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Book of original entry.
Transactions recorded in chronological order.
Contributions to the recording process:
1. Discloses the complete effects of a transaction.
2. Provides a chronological record of transactions.
3. Helps to prevent or locate errors because the debit
and credit amounts can be easily compared.
SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
The Journal
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Journalizing - Entering transaction data in the journal.
Illustration: Presented below is information related to Sierra Corporation.
Sierra issued common stock in exchange for $10,000 cash.
Oct. 1
Sierra borrowed $5,000 by signing a note.1
Sierra purchased office equipment for $5,000.2
Instructions - Journalize these transactions.
The JournalThe JournalThe JournalThe Journal
SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
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Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Sierra issued common stock in exchange for $10,000 cash.
Oct. 1
Cash
Common stock
10,000
10,000
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Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Sierra borrowed $5,000 by signing a note.Oct. 1
Cash
Notes payable
5,000
5,000
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Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 2
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Sierra purchased equipment for $5,000.Oct. 2
Equipment
Cash
5,000
5,000
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The Ledger contains the entire group of accounts
maintained by a company.
SO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-19
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
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Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
SO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
Chart of Accounts – listing of accounts used by a
company to record transactions.
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Cash Acct. No. 101Date Explanation Ref. Debit Credit Balance
General Ledger
Date Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1 Cash 10,000
Common stock 10,000
General Journal
Oct. 1 Owner investment J1 10,000 10,000
101
J1
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
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Posting – the process of transferring amounts from the
journal to the ledger accounts.
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Posting:
a. normally occurs before journalizing.
b. transfers ledger transaction data to the journal.
c. is an optional step in the recording process.
d. transfers journal entries to ledger accounts.
Review QuestionReview Question
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
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The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
Illustration 3-21
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
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The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
Illustration 3-22
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The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
Illustration 3-23
3-49 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-24
3-50 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-25
3-51 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-26
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Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-27
3-53 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-28
3-54 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
Additional TransactionsIllustration 3-29
3-55 SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-30
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Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-31
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Summary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of Journalizing
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-32
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Summary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of Journalizing
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-32
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Summary Summary Illustration Illustration of Postingof Posting
Summary Summary Illustration Illustration of Postingof Posting
Illustration 3-33
SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.SO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
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A list of accounts and their balances at a given time.
Purpose is to prove that debits equal credits.
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
Illustration 3-34
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The trial balance may balance even when
1. a transaction is not journalized,
2. a correct journal entry is not posted,
3. a journal entry is posted twice,
4. incorrect accounts are used in journalizing or posting, or
5. offsetting errors are made in recording the amount of a
transaction.
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
SO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.SO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
Limitations of a Trial Balance
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A trial balance will not balance if:
a. a correct journal entry is posted twice.
b. the purchase of supplies on account is debited to Supplies and credited to Cash.
c. a $100 cash dividends is debited to the Dividends account for $1,000 and credited to Cash for $100.
d. a $450 payment on account is debited to Accounts Payable for $45 and credited to Cash for $45.
Review QuestionReview Question
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
SO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.SO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
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Key Points
Transaction analysis is the same under IFRS and GAAP
however different standards sometimes impact how
transactions are recorded.
European companies rely less on historical cost and more
on fair value than U.S. companies. The double-entry
system is the basis of accounting systems worldwide.
Both the IASB and FASB go beyond the basic definitions
provided in this textbook for the key elements of financial
statements, that is, assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and
expenses.
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Key Points
A trial balance under IFRS follows the same format as
shown in the textbook.
As shown in the textbook, dollars signs are typically used
only in the trial balance and the financial statements. The
same practice is followed under IFRS, using the currency
of the country that the reporting company is
headquartered.
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Key Points
In deciding whether the United States should adopt IFRS,
some of the issues the SEC said should be considered
are:
► Whether IFRS is sufficiently developed and consistent
in application.
► Whether the IASB is sufficiently independent.
► Whether IFRS is established for the benefit of
investors.
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Key Points
Some of the issues the SEC said should be considered are:
► The issues involved in educating investors about IFRS.
► The impact of a switch to IFRS on U.S. laws and
regulations.
► The impact on companies including changes to their
accounting systems, contractual arrangements,
corporate governance, and litigation.
► The issues involved in educating accountants, so they
can prepare statements under IFRS.
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Looking into the Future
The basic recording process shown in this textbook is followed
by companies across the globe. It is unlikely to change in the
future. The definitional structure of assets, liabilities, equity,
revenues, and expenses may change over time as the IASB and
FASB evaluate their overall conceptual framework for
establishing accounting standards.
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Which statement is correct regarding IFRS?
a) IFRS reverses the rules of debits and credits, that is,
debits are on the right and credits are on the left.
b) IFRS uses the same process for recording transactions
as GAAP.
c) The chart of accounts under IFRS is different because
revenues follow assets.
d) None of the above statements are correct.
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A trial balance:
a) is the same under IFRS and GAAP.
b) proves that transactions are recorded correctly.
c) proves that all transactions have been recorded.
d) will not balance if a correct journal entry is posted
twice.
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One difference between IFRS and GAAP is that:
a) GAAP uses accrual-accounting concepts and IFRS
uses primarily the cash basis of accounting.
b) IFRS uses a different posting process than GAAP.
c) IFRS uses more fair value measurements than GAAP.
d) the limitations of a trial balance are different between
IFRS and GAAP.
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