Accounting: What the Numbers Mean 9th Edition by Wayne W McManus, Daniel F Viele, David H Marshall

Exercise 3

Following are a number of the key terms and concepts introduced in the chapter, along with a list of corresponding definitions. Match the appropriate letter for the key term or concept to each definition provided (items 1–15). Note that not all key terms and concepts will be used.

a. Balance sheet equation	h. Account
b. Transactions	i. Chart of accounts
c. On account	j. T-account
d. Accrued (or accrual)	k. Account balance
e. Journal	l. Debit
f. Post (posting)	m. Credit
g. Ledger	n. Entry
o. Balance	s. Adjusting journal entry
p. Charge	t. Closing the books
q. Journal entry	u. Transaction analysis methodology
r. Source document

____________ The process of answering five questions to ensure that a transaction is understood. The questions are:

(1) What’s going on?

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(2) What accounts are affected?

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(3) How are they affected?

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(4) Does the balance sheet balance? (Do the debits equal the credits?)

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(5) Does my analysis make sense?