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What is year-end-closing?

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Question added by dana tutunji , Architect , Helou Trading Co
Date Posted: 2013/07/01
Sohail Akbar FCCA
by Sohail Akbar FCCA , head of finance , MBC Group - Saudi Arabia

Year-end closing is the process of reviewing and adjusting all accounts to ensure that they accurately reflect the activities for the fiscal year.
It is the final step in the accounting cycle before preparing a financial statement.
The goal of year-end closing is to provide financial statements with the most accurate financial picture possible.

Judit Kósa
by Judit Kósa , Financial Analyst Manager - Grocery Home Shopping CR SR HU , TESCO-GLOBAL Stores Ltd

Year-end closing means finalizing the GL accounts during the financial period, posting adjustments, accruals.
Accordingly preparing the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash-flow.
Once auditors approve it , financials can be presented to the owners, possible investors to provide accurate Information about the business performance

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