ACCT 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Net Income, Trial Balance, Income Statement

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Chapter 4: adjustments, financial statements and the quality of earnings. Internal managers want to present information to creditors and investors that is high quality. Adjustments made to record related revenues and expenses in the correct period. Closing the books: preparing the accounting records for the next period. Accounting cycle: process used to analyze and record transactions, adjust the records at the end of the period, prepare financial statements and prepare the records for next cycle. End-of-period steps: focus on adjustments to record revenues and expenses in the proper period & update balance sheet accounts for reporting purposes. Cash isn"t always received/paid in the period in which revenue is earned/expenses are incurred. Adjusting entries: entries necessary at the end of accounting period to measure all revenues and expenses of the period. Expenses are recorded when they are incurred to generate revenue. Assets are reported at amounts that represent the probable future benefits remaining at the end of the period.

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