ACC 280 Week 3 DQs

Week 3:

What are the steps in completing the accounting cycle? Discuss the relationship between the amounts on the adjusted trial balance for an account and its ledger? Discuss the relationship of the adjusted trial balance and the amount on the financial statements? What is the affect on the financial statements of missing a step when completing the accounting cycle?

What are the main financial statements? In order of importance, list the statements. Why did you rank the statements in the order you did? Why does GAAP require all statements? Why is it necessary to prepare the formal financial statements if all the data are on the adjusted trial balance?

What are reversing entries? Why are reversing entries needed? What would be the affect if not made? What are the pros and cons of using reversing entries? What types of transactions may require reversing entries?