Learning Objectives 1.Understand basic accounting terminology. 2.Explain double-entry rules. 3.Identify steps in the accounting cycle. 4.Record transactions in journals,post to ledger accounts, and prepare a trial balance. 5.Explain the reasons for preparing adjusting entries. 6.Prepare financial statement from the adjusted trial balance. 7.Prepare closing entries. 8.Explain how to adjust inventory accounts at year-end. Chapter 3-2Chapter 3-2