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Chapter 8, Problem 21E
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Journal entries: The entries that explain the impact of transactions and the way they influence accounts are stated as journal entries. They serve as a record of all transactions made by a business. The information in journal entries serves as the foundation for all financial reporting. In a business journal, transactions are often entered using the double-entry method.

To prepare: The journal entry for the amortization of intangible assets.

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