What Are Adjusting Entries?

At the end of the accounting period, adjust an asset or liability account to the correct amount and adjust the journal entries of the related expense or income account at the same time. ^[1]

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At the end of the accounting period, adjust an asset or liability account to the correct amount and adjust the journal entries of the related expense or income account at the same time. ^[1]

The purpose of adjusting entries is to determine the appropriate amount of income and expenses for the income statement for each accounting period

Accounting matters that have not been recorded or are properly recorded for some reason during the accounting period.

Allocate costed entries

Entries for distribution of advance income

Recording unaccounted entries

Recording entries not included in income

First, each adjustment entry includes recognition of revenue or expenses.

Second, adjustment entries are based on accrual principles, not based on monthly bills or economic transactions that occur at the end of the month.