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Author: SPICELAND

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What is the first step in the accounting processing cycle? What role do source documents fulfill in this step?

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Solution Summary: The author explains that accounting processing cycle refers to the process of recording a business transaction in the books of accounts and concludes when the financial statements are prepared.

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