University of California, Irvine
Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers
University of California, Irvine

Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

This course is part of Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization

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Andrea Eliassen

Instructor: Andrea Eliassen

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module we will review the process of recording proper entries into the general journal. We will start by walking through the step-by-step process of analyzing and recording service business transactions that follow the debit and credit rules. You will then have the opportunity to record transactions in the general journal on your own in this module's graded activity.

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3 videos2 readings2 quizzes

In this module we will review the process of posting transactions from the general journal to the ledger. We will start by introducing ledger forms and T-accounts, then we will proceed to a walkthrough of the proper steps of posting transactions. You will then have the opportunity to post transactions from the general journal to the ledger on your own in this module's graded activity.

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3 videos2 readings2 quizzes

In this module we will introduce the trial balance and the process of correcting entries. We will begin with an overview of how to transfer data from the ledgers to the trial balance, and continue with a step-by-step walkthrough of correcting entries. You will then have the opportunity to prepare your own trial balance in this module's graded activity.

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3 videos2 readings2 quizzes

In this module we will introduce and learn to differentiate between cash accounting and accrual accounting. We will begin by reviewing key concepts related to accrual accounting including the periodicity assumption, the expense recognition principle, the revenue recognition principle, and the matching principle. You will then have the opportunity to work through example problems on your own in this module's activity.

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Andrea Eliassen
University of California, Irvine
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