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Accounting Primer

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Below are major topics included in the Sage 50 Accounting Primer. F

  • Accounting Principles (Introduction)
  • The Accounting Entity
  • How Transactions Affect the Balance Sheet
  • The Accrual Principle
  • Relation of Balance Sheet and Income Statement
  • Journals and Ledgers
  • Accounts Payable
  • Adjusting and Closing Entries
  • Analysis of Financial Statements

Published: March 07, 2018
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