Accounting Cycle: Analysis and Recording of Transactions
Learn how to analyze transactions, journalize, close, and post entries, prepare trial balances, and financial statements. Understand the accounting equation and the general ledger.
Accounting Cycle: Analysis and Recording of Transactions
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Module 3 Analysis and Recording of Transactions
The Accounting Cycle Analyze transactions Prepare post-closing trial balance 9 1 Journalize 2 2 Close 8 Post 3 Prepare statements 7 Prepare unadjusted trial balance 4 Adjust Prepare adjusted trial balance 6 5
= + Assets Liabilities Equity The Accounting Equation • A detailed record of increases and decreases in a specific asset, liability, or equity item. Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
The T-Account Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Calculating the Account Balance Example: 1 2 3 • Steps: • Add the amounts on the debit side. • Add the amounts on the credit side. • Calculate the difference between the debits and credits. Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Double-Entry Accounting Debits = Credits Always!
Debit Credit Debit Credit Debit Credit +- - + - + Double-Entry Accounting = + Assets Liabilities Equity Assets Liabilities Owner’s Equity Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Capital Withdrawals Revenues Expenses Debit Credit Debit Credit Debit Credit Debit Credit - + +- - + +- Double-Entry Accounting Equity Accounts Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Assets Liabilities Equity Normal Balances • An account’s normal balance is the debit or credit side where increases are recorded. = + Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Analyzing Transactions • Example 1: • The owner invests $10,000 in the business. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 1: • The owner invests $10,000 in the business. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example #1: • The owner invests $10,000 in the business. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example #1: • The owner invests $10,000 in the business. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 1: • The owner invests $10,000 in the business. Debit cash for $10,000 Credit owner, capital for $10,000 Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Analyzing Transactions • Example 2: • The company purchases supplies by paying $2,500 cash. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 2: • The company purchases supplies by paying $2,500 cash. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 2: • The company purchases supplies by paying $2,500 cash. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 2: • The company purchases supplies by paying $2,500 cash. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 2: • The company purchases supplies by paying $2,500 cash. Debit supplies for $2,500 Credit cash for $2,500 Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
Analyzing Transactions • Example 3: • The company purchases supplies for $1,100 on credit. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 3: • The company purchases supplies for $1,100 on credit. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 3: • The company purchases supplies for $1,100 on credit. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 3: • The company purchases supplies for $1,100 on credit. 1 2 3
Analyzing Transactions • Example 3: • The company purchases supplies for $1,100 on credit. Debit supplies for $1,100 Credit accounts payable for $1,100 Introductory Accounting SAP 2007 / SAP University Alliances
The Posting Process General journal information is transferred to the general ledger 3 1 2 5 5 4 • Steps: • Identify the account. • Enter date • Enter amount • Calculate new account balance • Enter posting references