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Nov 5, 2024

Introduction to Accounting: Basics for Beginners

Introduction to Accounting: Basics for Beginners
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What is Accounting?

Accounting is the process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to provide insights into the financial health of a business. It serves as the foundation for informed decision-making.

Key Accounting Terms

  • Assets: Resources owned by the business that have economic value.
  • Liabilities: Financial obligations or debts the business owes.
  • Equity: The owner's interest in the business after deducting liabilities.
  • List of Additional Key Terms: Revenue, Expenses, Cash Flow, Net Profit.
  • Basic Accounting Principles

  • Accrual Principle: Recognizing revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when cash is exchanged.
  • Consistency Principle: Ensuring the same accounting methods are used consistently over time.
  • Cost Principle: Recording assets at their original cost, not current value.
  • Getting Started with Accounting

    Steps to Start:

    1. Set up a basic chart of accounts.
    2. Choose an accounting method (cash or accrual).
    3. Track income and expenses regularly.
    4. Reconcile accounts monthly.

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