When closing entries are made:

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  1. When closing entries are made:
    A. All ledger accounts are closed to start the new accounting period.
    B. All temporary accounts are closed but not the permanent accounts.
    C. All real accounts are closed but not the nominal accounts.
    D. All permanent accounts are closed but not the nominal accounts.
    E. All balance sheet accounts are closed.

  2. Assets, liabilities, and equity accounts are not closed, these accounts are called:
    A. Nominal accounts.
    B. Temporary accounts.
    C. Permanent accounts.
    D. Contra accounts.
    E. Accrued accounts.

  3. The closing process is necessary in order to:
    A. calculate net income or net loss for an accounting period.
    B. ensure that all permanent accounts are closed to zero at the end of each accouting period.
    C. ensure that the company complies with state law.
    D. ensure that net income or net loss and owner withdrawals for the period are closed into the owner’s capital account.
    E. ensure that management is aware of how well the company is operating.

  4. Which of the following is the usual final step in the accounting cycle?
    A. Journalizing transactions.
    B. Preparing an adjusted trial balance.
    C. Preparing a post-closing trial balance.
    D. Preparing the financial statements.
    E. Preparing a worksheet.