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The left column of a T account at its most basic. In the fundamental
                                  accounting  equation,  the  following  occurs  when  recording  a
                 Debit (Dr)
                                  transaction on the debit side:
                                  Assets and costs both rise, Revenue, liabilities, and equity all decline.


                                  A fundamental accounting technique that calls for the dual recording
                                  of  each  transaction.  Every  increase  has  a  corresponding  reduction,
               Double-Entry       and every debit has an equivalent credit. This "double-check" aids in
               Bookkeeping
                                  finding  mistakes  and  maintaining  the  stability  of  the  fundamental
                                  accounting equation.


                                  Documents  that  detail  the  financial  position  of  a  company.  The
                  Financial
                Statements        balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and statement of cash flows
                                  are the three primary financial statements.


                                  Profit describes the financial benefit realised when revenue generated
                                  from  a  business  activity  exceeds  the  expenses,  costs,  and  taxes
                                  involved in sustaining the activity in question. Profit = Revenue - Costs
                   Profit         Net  profit  is  the  amount  of  money  your  business  earns  after
                                  deducting all operating, interest, and tax expenses over a given period
                                  of time. It is the actual profit after working expenses not included in
                                  the calculation of gross profit have been paid.


                                  A record of the specifics of a sale or purchase between a buyer and a
                   Invoice        seller. Typically, this comes with a demand for payment by a certain
                                  future date.



                 Inventory        Current assets waiting to be sold, for example crafted products.





                 Operating        The  amount  of  time  it  takes  for  a  company  to  convert  its  inventory
                    Cycle         into cash.





                                  The money owed to employees of a company in wages, salaries, and
                   Payroll        other forms of remuneration. Payroll taxes and other taxes that are
                                  withheld are also included.









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