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Are closing entries posted to the general ledger?
yes
What happens after all the closing entries have posted to the general ledger?
Once all the closing entries have been posted to the ledger it is then time to begin working on the financial statements. A Post-Closing Trial Balance insures that all entries are made properly, at which time if needed such statements as the Balance Sheet and Statement of Owners Equity can be created.
What happens after all the closing entries have been posted to the general ledger?
Once all the closing entries have been posted to the ledger it is then time to begin working on the financial statements. A Post-Closing Trial Balance insures that all entries are made properly, at which time if needed such statements as the Balance Sheet and Statement of Owners Equity can be created.
Can financial statements be prepared directly from the adjusted trial balance?
Yes, adjusting entries have been recorded in the general journal and posted to the ledger accounts.
Closing entry need to be?
Closing entries should be journalized and posted. They are entered in the general journal, as well as posted in the general ledger.
Does a trial balance indicates whether the right amounts were posted to the correct general ledger accounts?
A trial balance does not guarantee that the right amounts were posted to the correct general ledger accounts; it simply ensures that the total debits equal the total credits. While a balanced trial balance indicates that the ledger is mathematically correct, it does not detect errors such as posting to the wrong account or omitting transactions. Additional procedures, such as reviewing account entries and reconciling accounts, are necessary to verify the accuracy of postings.
A trial balance indicate the right amounts were posted to the correct ledger?
A trial balance is a financial report that lists the balances of all general ledger accounts at a specific point in time. It serves as a tool to verify that total debits equal total credits, indicating that the entries in the ledger are mathematically correct. However, while a balanced trial balance suggests the right amounts were posted, it does not guarantee that all transactions were recorded accurately or in the correct accounts. Errors such as incorrect account classifications or omitted transactions can still result in a balanced trial balance.
When are closing entries journalized and posted?
Many companies vary on when they do closing entries. Closing entries are posted to the journal, then the ledger and then a post closing trial balance is made to determine the Retained Earnings of a business for a certain period of time, many companies do this monthly. However, each company varies on the accounting period they choose to do this in.
How you want to prepare work sheet you have value but you cannot understand how you start?
The financial work sheet consist of 3 financial statements. Trial Balance, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet. To begin you must have your General Ledger. Begin by listing the accounts starting with Assets, Liabilities, Owners Equity, Income (revenue) and Expense. By taking the balances out of the General Ledger add them to the appropriate debit or credit column. Trial Balance will be your first financial statement. Both sides debit and credit should balance. Make sure all Journal entries have been posted to the general ledger.
Why is it necessary to journalize and post adjusting entries?
The worksheet is only a tool that aids in the preparation of financial statements. Any changes in account balances recorded on the worksheet are not shown in the general journal and the general ledger until the adjusting entries have been journalized and posted.
What are ledgers used for?
Subsidiary ledgers contain the detail that support the general ledger accounts. For example, the general ledger account, "Accounts Receivable" might have a balance of $230. This is the total of all the subsidiary accounts receivable ledgers. So, there would be a subsidiary ledger for John Smith (balance $100), Sam Jones (balance $80) and a subsidiary ledger for George Washington (balance $50). When George pays us the $50 he owes us, we would record it in his subsidiary ledger. That brings George's balance down to $0 and the general ledger account would now be $180 (the total of the two subsidiary ledgers with balances in them). Reasons for subsidiary ledgers: You have to record George's payment as a reduction in what George owe us. If you posted his $50 payment in the general ledger, very quickly you would forget who paid it to you. Also, by looking at the entries in George's subsidiary ledger, you can see what he has charged, what he has paid, and when he has paid. The general ledger is nothing more than the total of the balances in the subsidiary ledgers. The subsidiary ledgers have all the detail.
What are subsidiary ledgers used for?
Subsidiary ledgers contain the detail that support the general ledger accounts. For example, the general ledger account, "Accounts Receivable" might have a balance of $230. This is the total of all the subsidiary accounts receivable ledgers. So, there would be a subsidiary ledger for John Smith (balance $100), Sam Jones (balance $80) and a subsidiary ledger for George Washington (balance $50). When George pays us the $50 he owes us, we would record it in his subsidiary ledger. That brings George's balance down to $0 and the general ledger account would now be $180 (the total of the two subsidiary ledgers with balances in them). Reasons for subsidiary ledgers: You have to record George's payment as a reduction in what George owe us. If you posted his $50 payment in the general ledger, very quickly you would forget who paid it to you. Also, by looking at the entries in George's subsidiary ledger, you can see what he has charged, what he has paid, and when he has paid. The general ledger is nothing more than the total of the balances in the subsidiary ledgers. The subsidiary ledgers have all the detail.
