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What is the accounting equation?

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Assets = Liability + Owner's Equity

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What is the purpose of accounting records?

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To organize business's financial records

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What is the definition of an expense in accounting?

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A decrease in owner's equity resulting from the operation of a business

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What is the purpose of a sales invoice?

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To record a sale on account

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What is the first step in the posting procedure?

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Writing the date

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What is the purpose of a bank statement?

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To report deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances

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What is the purpose of a debit card?

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To automatically deduct the amount of a purchase from the checking account

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What is the purpose of a work sheet in accounting?

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To summarize the general ledger information needed to prepare financial statements

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What is the purpose of a fiscal period in accounting?

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To summarize and report financial information for a specific length of time

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What is the purpose of a code of conduct in accounting?

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To guide the ethical behavior of a company and its employees