Category finance

Financial statements are everywhere. Sometimes, understanding them seems impossible. This beginner’s guide shows the basics of financial statements.

Adjusting entries are made at the end of a period to update accounts. An adjusting entry affects the income statement and balance sheet accounts.

Debits and credits in accounting are used to record every business transaction. This guide explains debit and credit rules using the acronym “DEALER.”

The first step in financial reporting is recording business transactions. The business transactions are first recorded as journal entries. The goal of financial accounting is to issue financial statements.

There are several accounting concepts and assumptions that provide the foundation of accounting and finance. These accounting concepts are important to understand financial statements.

This guide shows the accounting careers, the certifications, including the CPA designation, and the professional associations in the financial industry. There are many accounting careers available in the financial industry for accounting graduates. Accountants work in many areas of public…