Lesson ProgressPhase 4 of 6
Phase 4Independent Practice
Independent Practice: Closing Entries: Resetting Temporary Accounts

Algorithmic deliberate practice on closing entries until mastery

Deliberate Practice: Close the Books

You know the four-step closing procedure. Now it's time to build speed and accuracy. Each round gives you a new set of adjusted account balances. Your job is to identify the correct dollar amount for each of the four closing steps.

The interface stays the same every round. Only the numbers change. Work through each set carefully, then check your answers. If you miss, review the worked example before trying the next round.

Mastery Target

Get 3 consecutive rounds correct to demonstrate mastery of the closing procedure.

Feedback

Feedback appears after you submit. If you miss, a worked example is available.

Format

Enter the dollar amount for each step. The journal entry structure is the same every round.

Closing Entry Practice
For each scenario, enter the dollar amount for each of the four closing steps. Get 3 consecutive correct to reach mastery.
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TechStart Solutions — Adjusted Balances (Period 1)

Revenue Accounts (Credit balances)

Consulting Revenue: $2,781
Fee Revenue: $4,562
Total Revenues: $7,343

Expense Accounts (Debit balances)

Insurance Expense: $1,461
Utilities Expense: $2,722
Repairs Expense: $983
Depreciation Expense: $2,244
Total Expenses: $7,410
Dividends: $0
Beginning Retained Earnings: $5,689
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Quick Reference: The Four Steps
1

Close all revenue accounts to Income Summary (debit revenues, credit Income Summary for the total)

2

Close all expense accounts to Income Summary (credit expenses, debit Income Summary for the total)

3

Close Income Summary to Retained Earnings (the balance is net income or net loss)

4

Close Dividends to Retained Earnings (credit Dividends, debit Retained Earnings)