XACC 280 Week 3

CheckPoint: Adjusting Entries, Posting, and Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance

Complete parts a, b, and c of P3-1A on pp. 128129 of Financial Accounting.

Use the templates in Appendix D. Complete all three tabs.

Post the completed Appendix D as an attachment.

Appendix M

Week 3 DQs:

What would be the effect of removing either the Matching Principle or the Revenue

Recognition Principle from the process? Use a concrete example of how doing so might

affect accounting in a given period.

Respond to your classmates postings by commenting on what might happen, if expenses are

recognized over a period that is longer or shorter than that used for revenues.

What is the difference between the cash basis of accounting and the accrual basis of

accounting? Which one would you select for a company that has inventory and why? Does

the size of the company make a difference? Explain how. What would be the advantages and

disadvantages of using one basis of accounting over the other?

Respond to your classmates by commenting on which basis of accounting might be best for a

large company with inventory and a small company with inventory. Also, comment on the

advantages of each basis of accounting.