What is a temporary account and which specific accounts or types of accounts are considered temporary?

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What is a temporary account and which specific accounts or types of accounts are considered temporary?

(2) Is "Owner's Capital" a temporary or permanent account? Please explain what happens to this account during the closing process.

(3) Please post both journal entries for the 2-Step closing process using ONE of the scenarios below. If needed, please review the examples in Chapter 4 for guidance.

Please indicate which scenario you are answering and include the date for each. Assume the period ends December 31 for either scenario.

 

Scenario A

Scenario B

Cash   $10,100

Accounts Receivable   $7,300

Accounts Payable   $1,172

A.A., Capital   $14,300      

A.A., Drawing   $2,500                        

Service Revenue   $5,816         

Rental Revenue   $3,082              

Rent Expense   $2,404

Wages Expense   $1,603                      

Utilities Expense   $401

Miscellaneous Expense   $62                 

Cash   $616,000

Accounts Receivable   $444,750

Accounts Payable   $249,450

B.B., Capital   $880,000      

B.B., Drawing   $11,000                        

Fees Earned (Revenue)   $520,400  

Wages Expense   $488,000              

Rent Expense   $65,000

Supplies Expense   $11,200                  

Miscellaneous Expense   $13,900

    

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