The process of transferring balances for temporary or nominal accounts, such as revenue, expense, gain, and loss, to the retained earnings account is called ____

a. cost accounting d. closing the books
b. account closure e. statement wrap-up
c. periodic closure


D
Closing the books means that balances for temporary or nominal accounts (such as revenue, expense, gain, and loss) are transferred to the retained earnings account. An integrated information system simplifies the process of closing the books and preparing financial statements. Using an integrated information system and a common database to record accounting data has important inventory cost-accounting benefits. More precise record keeping is possible, which can lead to more accurate product cost calculations. These, in turn, can help managers determine which products are profitable and which are not.

Business

You might also like to view...

The original marketing strategy should not be altered in any way as a product travels through the stages of the product life cycle because consumers can become confused.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Business

What are the six stages of the personal selling process?

What will be an ideal response?

Business

Merchandise costing $750 was sold on credit to Jaffes Company for $1,000 . Five days later, $150 of merchandise was returned. The cost of the returned merchandise was $115 . Assuming the periodic inventory system is used, the entry to record the return of the merchandise is a

a. debit to Merchandise Inventory for $115 and a credit to Cost of Goods Sold for $115. b. debit to Accounts Receivable for $115 and a credit to Sales Returns and Allowances for $115. c. debit to Merchandise Inventory for $150 and a credit to Cost of Goods Sold for $150. d. debit to Sales Returns and Allowances for $150 and a credit to Accounts Receivable for $150.

Business

The federal government is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Clear Water Act in all states

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Business