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Name the steps followed in accounting process.

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Accounting process begins with the origin and identification of business transaction and is followed by recording, classification and summarization of business transactions culminating in preparation of trial balance and financial statements, i.e., Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet. Following steps are followed in accounting process:
Identification of Transactions $\Rightarrow$ Preparation of Vouchers $\Rightarrow$ Recording in books of original entry $\Rightarrow$ Posting to Ledger $\Rightarrow$ Preparation of Trial Balance and Financial Statements

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