Real Accounts
Permanent accounts that carry over between reporting periods. Includes all BS accounts.
Nominal Accounts
“Temporary” accounts that are typically closed at the end of a reporting period. Includes all Income Statement accounts, and Dividends.
Normal Credit Balance
Accounts that increase with a credit
Revenue, Liability, and Equity accounts
Normal Debit Balance
Accounts that increase with a debit
Expense and Asset accounts
2 Adjusting Entry Types
Deferrals, Accruals
What is used as the source for financial statement preparation?
Adjusted Trial Balance
Account to which revenue and expense accounts are closed
Income Summary Account
4 Financial Statements, in proper preparation sequence