A journal entry that is made at the end of an accounting period that transfers balances from the temporary accounts to a permanent account is known as closing entries. Some examples are as follows:
1. The purchase returns are closed by transferring the balance to the purchase account, and the following entries are made:
Purchases return A/c
Dr
To Purchases A/c
2. Sales return account is closed by transfer of the balance to the sales account, and entries will be as follows:
Sales A/c
Dr
To Sales return A/c
3. Purchases account closed by transferring to the debit side of trading and P & L Account, and entries will be as follows:
Trading A/c
Dr
To Purchases A/c
4. Sales account closed by transferring the balance to the credit side of trading and P & L account, and entries will be as follows:
Sales A/c
Dr.
To Trading A/c
3. Discuss the need to prepare a balance sheet.
A balance sheet needs to be prepared due to following reasons:
1. To show the financial position of a business.
2. To show much assets and liabilities a business has.
3. It serves as an information source for internal and external users.
4. It acts as a reference for balances that need to be carried forward.
5. To gather an idea about the liquidity of the firm or business.
6. Helps management in planning and controlling business operations.