Closing Entries
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Description
Journal entries made at the end of the period for the purpose of closing temporary accounts (revenue, expense, and dividends accounts) and transferring balances to the Retained Earnings account.
Concept Prerequisite
Wikipedia Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing entries
Learning Material
Covered in Topic(s)
| The Accounting Cycle: Reporting Financial Results |