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5 Main Functions of Accounting

 Accounting / Posted 2 months ago by Noah Smith / 31 views

Accounting Services in Cincinnati. The functions follow a logical sequence, transforming raw financial activity into useful information for decision-makers. 

1. Recording Transactions

What it is: The systematic documentation of every financial event a business engages in (e.g., sales, purchases, payments, and receipts).

Method: This is the process of bookkeeping, where transactions are first entered into journals and then posted to the respective ledger accounts using the double-entry system (Debits and Credits).

Purpose: To create a permanent, chronological, and verifiable financial history.

2. Classifying Transactions

What it is: Grouping recorded transactions into standardized categories or accounts.

Method: Taking the detailed entries from the journals and posting them to the General Ledger, where all transactions related to one item (like ‘Cash,’ ‘Sales Revenue,’ or ‘Rent Expense’) are aggregated.

Purpose: To make the vast amount of data manageable and understandable.

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