Week 3 Discussion

1. What are the two purposes of closing entries? What classifications of accounts are not affected?
2. What categories of assets and liabilities are shown on a typical classified balance sheet?
3. The after closing trial balance will include what classifications of accounts?
4. Explain why you do a trial balance.
5. In a multiple-step income statement, what elements are presented and in what order?
6. Explain the difference between a “perpetual” inventory system and a “periodic” inventory system. Name the accounts used in a periodic inventory system but not in a perpetual inventory system?