Major Steps in Accounting Cycle
The major steps involved in the accounting cycle are:
- Analyzing and Recording Transactions via Journal Entries
- Posting Transactions to Ledger Accounts
- Preparing Unadjusted Trial Balance
- Preparing Adjusting Entries at the end of the Period
- Preparing Adjusted Trial Balance
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Closing Temporary Accounts via Closing Entries
- Preparing Post Closing Trial Balance
Accounting Cycle Flow Chart