What is the primary purpose of a ledger in financial recordkeeping?
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A ledger organizes and summarizes all financial transactions of a business.
Which financial statement shows a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
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The balance sheet reports assets, liabilities, and equity on a given date.
What is double-entry bookkeeping?
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Double-entry bookkeeping records each transaction in two accounts: debit and credit.
Which report summarizes revenues and expenses over a period of time?
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The income statement shows profitability for a specific period.
What does the term 'accrual basis' refer to in accounting?
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Accrual basis records revenues and expenses when earned or incurred, not when cash is exchanged.
Which document is used to authorize payment to a vendor?
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A purchase order initiates a purchase and authorizes payment upon receipt.
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What is the purpose of a trial balance?
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A trial balance checks the equality of total debits and credits in the ledger.
Which of the following is considered a liability?
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Liabilities are obligations owed by a company, such as loans.
What is depreciation?
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Depreciation allocates the cost of a fixed asset over its useful life.