EBK ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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ISBN: 9781119411017
Author: Weygandt
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 4, Problem 4BE
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Introduction: At the end of an accounting year, the revenue, expenses, and owners’ drawing account are closed by a company by transferring their balance to the owners’ capital accounts. This process of closing the accounts is made by preparing the closing entries.
To prepare: The closing entries on December 31.
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