PRESENTATION OUTLINE
completing the accounting cycle
WHen preparing financial statements
- all accounts are brought up to date
- all late transactions are taken into account
- all calculations have been made correctly
- all GAAPs have been complied with
when you purchase a supply - cost debited to supply account
during accounting period, balance of supplies
insurance is most common prepaid expense
insurance is usually one year coverage
if a certain percent is paid
late-arriving purchas invoices
You buy something and the bill arrives after the end of your fiscal period. Have to adjust your books to account for this.