Accounting Information Systems
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Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
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Chapter 16, Problem 1SP
Summary Introduction
To design: A chart of accounts for an international distribution company’s income statement.
Introduction:
General ledger/business reporting process (GL/BR):
General ledger can be defined as the central data repository needed to develop the business reports. The business reports and other forms of information generation are all derived from the general ledger data repository. The GL/BR process is considered as a central activity of the
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INSTRUCTIONS: Solve the problem below clearly, orderly, accurately, and completely using Excel. (You may use a pencil/paper T account General Ledger, if you prefer.)
Pacheco Inc. is a merchandising business headquartered in the U.S. and selling primarily to wholesalers. The accounting information system is based upon the principles and rules of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Business activity is recorded on an accrual basis. The company employs the perpetual inventory system in accounting for its merchandise inventory. Sales revenue is recorded net of sales discounts. Purchases of inventory are also recorded net of purchases discounts. The company operates using a January through December fiscal year. The balances of the accounts in the general ledger as of November 30 of the current fiscal year are as follows: SEE ATTACHED IMAGES FOR ACCOUNTS
There are 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. During December, the last month of the…
Chapter 16 Solutions
Accounting Information Systems
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