The Accounting processes for an Accounting System consists
basically of 4 steps. The steps is as follows:
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Input |
All transaction data (source documents i.e. cash slips, deposits, cheques, invoices, etc.) are sorted according to the type of transactions, physically entered into specific journals by pen. |
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Process |
Pens and calculators are used to:
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Output |
A trial balance listing all the debit and credit balances
is drafted to check the arithmetic accuracy and financial reports and
statements are then drafted. Some reports are:
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Safeguard records | The books of account and supporting documents needs to be safeguarded from unauthorised access, fire, theft, etc. |
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