Steps in Finalization of s
These are the following steps involved in Finalization. 1. Journalizing 2. Preparation of Ledgers 3. Prepare unadjusted Trial balance and find out missing figures 4. the previous year’s figures to confirm the opening balances. 5. Prepare Adjusted Trial balance by ing necessary adjustment entries 6. Prepare manufacturing or trading & Profit &loss statement 7. Prepare finally Balance sheet
Note: presume that you have the trial balance completed and all transactions reflected. The additional
factors to consider are the following: 1. Adjusting entries like provision for depreciation and ing for accruals that need to be recorded in the s. 2. Classification of the balances in an acceptable layout of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. 3. Recording of closing entries to prepare the post closing trial balance.