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Income: Earned, unearned and contributed money

Income

Income is money that a business acquires that is earned, unearned and contributed. It has a credit balance in the ledger accounts when it increases and a debit balance when it decreases. Earned money is acquired for work done when selling goods and rendering services. Unearned money is acquired through …

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Trial Balance: 6 important things to know

Trial Balance

The Trial Balance is the 4th step in the Accounting Cycle. It is the nail-biting moment for students of accounting. It tells you a lot about your performance thus far, and can leave you feeling frustrated or relieved when you’re done. Writing up a Trial Balance is very simple. It …

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