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Module Five Discussion Question 1

Module Five Discussion Question 1

Q The purpose of this discussion is to understand the closing process of the accounting cycle. Keep in mind that this discussion question will help prepare you for future exams, so it is important that you understand the information and actively participate in discussions. To supplement your learning and enhance your understanding, you may also have to conduct research outside of course provided material. The goal of this discussion is to apply what you have learned while reading the chapter material and reviewing the PowerPoint presentation. Keep in mind that this discussion question will help prepare you for future exams, so it is important that you understand the information and actively participate in discussions. To supplement your learning and enhance your understanding, you may also have to conduct research outside of course provided material. Discussion Question Requirements: 1. In a minimum of a paragraph, answer the question by Thursday at 11:59 pm EST to allow sufficient time for robust peer conversation. o If the Thursday at 11:59 pm EST deadline is missed, you will still be required to complete the initial post to participate in peer discussion and earn partial credit for the assignment. 2. Pick two peers' postings and review them. Then comment in no less than one paragraph why you found the information helpful, informative, etc. You must present new ideas and/or thoughts, merely stating that you agree/disagree is not enough to earn full points. Peer postings are due no later than Sunday by 11:59 pm EST. 3. Students will not be able to see peers' postings before posting their initial post. Once you make your initial post, you are not permitted to edit. If edits are needed, you will need to reply to the original post and make the corrections there. 4. A paragraph is considered a minimum of 4-6 sentences. 5. Cite all sources - you must provide the exact link to the reference. Please keep in mind that citing sources does not mean you can copy and paste information from the source and use it as your own. You also cannot only change a few words from a source; all work must be in your own words. If copying/pasting is found or the submission is not in your own words, you will receive a zero, with no exceptions. This also includes commenting on peers' posts. Module Five Discussion Question #1 1) Explain the closing process in accounting. (Include the STEP-BY-STEP closing process) 2) Why is it important to classify permanent and temporary accounts? (You may answer this by defining, contrasting, and comparing permanent accounts versus temporary accounts; What happens when temporary accounts are not closed? Why permanent accounts are not closed and when can they be closed?) 3) Discuss what is an Income Summary and how is this used during the closing process? 4) Do not forget your reference(s)! Thanks Prof Omran

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Hello Professor and the Class 1) The closing process include the journalising and posting of the closing entries and then the preparation of the post-closing trial balance. The closing process is needed to be completed at each financial year end and the main purpose is to close the temporary accounts and to update the retained earnings account. Following are the closing process steps: 1- Fees Earned XXX Sales Revenue, etc. XXX Income Summary (To close revenue related accounts)