The accounting cycle is an essential function to any business or organization. By definition, the accounting cycle consists of ten steps that encompass the complete handling of accounting specific transactions, from the initial recording phases to preparing financial statements to closing accounting periods. This process may differ considerably from organization to organization, but the main objective remains consistent throughout. Ensuing is an analysis of a small manufacturer in Shelton, CT, Mercantile Development, Inc. (MDI) and how it handles its business accounting cycle.
MDI employs about 30 people in total.
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