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Journal entry definition

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A journal entry is used to record a business transaction in the accounting records of a business. A journal entry is usually recorded in the general ledger ; alternatively, it may be recorded in a subsidiary ledger that is then summarized and rolled forward into the general ledger.

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What is Payroll Accounting & How to automate it?

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Payroll accounting follows the matching principle under accrual accounting. To follow the matching principles, businesses record payroll expenses to the accrual account until those items are paid out of the checking account. This step ensures that your payroll accounts tie to the general ledger.

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