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What is meant by Adjusting Entries?

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In an enterprise there are number of transactions relating to incomes and expenses, which need to be adjusted so that, final accounts give true and fair view of the results. All such items which need to be adjusted when Final Accounts are prepared are called adjustments. Journal entries are passed giving effect to the adjustments. These entries are known as Adjusting Entries.

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