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The Accounting Worksheet, Page 5

Preparing Worksheets

When preparing a worksheet, follow the steps below: 

  1. The name of the organization should be centered at the top of the page. 
  2. The name of the worksheet should appear below the organization name. 
  3. The period covered (the period may be one month, six months, or one year)should be indicated on the third line. 
  4. The ledger number should be listed in the narrow column on the extreme left. 
  5. The name of the account should be entered in the wide column next to ledger number. 
  6. The next six columns are sub-grouped into debit and credit, and have the following headings: 
    • Trial Balance 
    • Income Statement 
    • Balance Sheet

Preparing Worksheets