Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part C

Chapter

Overview of Computerised Accounting System

Question:

Which of the following is the definition of "accounting cycle" in the context of Computerized Accounting System?

Options:

The accounting cycle means preparing the financial statements for a particular period of time.

The accounting cycle refers to a period of time for which financial statements are prepared by an organization.

The accounting cycle means the processes involved in identifying, measuring and communicating the information.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

The accounting cycle means the processes involved in identifying, measuring and communicating the information.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- The accounting cycle means the processes involved in identifying, measuring and communicating the information.

The accounting cycle means the processes involved in identifying, measuring and communicating the information.

 

The manual system of accounting is traditionally most popular method of keeping records of financial transactions of an organisation. Financial statements are the end products of the accounting process, which are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The accounting cycle means the processes involved in identifying, measuring and communicating the information. The basic phases of the cycle are as follows:

  • • Business transactions are analysed.
  • • The transactions are recorded in the journal.
  • • Journal entries are posted to the ledger accounts.
  • • A trial balance is prepared from balances of accounts.
  • • Accounts are reviewed and the necessary adjustments made.
  • • Adjustments are posted in the ledger to prepare adjusted trial balance.
  • • Adjusted trial balance is used to prepare the balance sheet and profit and loss account.
  • • Financial Statements are prepared from the finally adjusted ledger and balancing the accounts.