accounting check

Check sheet — One of the Seven Basic Tools of Quality Purpose To provide a structured way to collect quality related data as a rough means for assessing a process or as an …   Wikipedia

check|writ|er — «CHEHK RY tuhr», noun. a machine for imprinting amounts, account numbers, and other accounting information on blank checks …   Useful english dictionary

check (v) vs control (v) —   To check means to examine. To make certain that something or someone is correct, safe or suitable by examining it or them quickly.   For example: You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.   To… …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

accounting — /euh kown ting/, n. 1. the theory and system of setting up, maintaining, and auditing the books of a firm; art of analyzing the financial position and operating results of a business house from a study of its sales, purchases, overhead, etc.… …   Universalium

check — verb To control or restrain; to hold within bounds. To verify or audit, as to examine the books and records of another or a business for accuracy and proper accounting practices. Particularly used with reference to the control or supervision of… …   Black's law dictionary

check — verb To control or restrain; to hold within bounds. To verify or audit, as to examine the books and records of another or a business for accuracy and proper accounting practices. Particularly used with reference to the control or supervision of… …   Black's law dictionary

Accounting Cycle — The name given to the collective process of recording and processing the accounting events of a company. The series of steps begin when a transaction occurs and end with its inclusion in the financial statements. The nine steps of the accounting… …   Investment dictionary

Accounting Policies — The specific policies and procedures used by a company to prepare its financial statements. These include any methods, measurement systems and procedures for presenting disclosures. Accounting policies differ from accounting principles in that… …   Investment dictionary

Check register — A check register is a booklet used to record account transactions. [1] References ^ Sullivan, arthur; Steven M. Sheffrin (2003). Economics: Principles in action. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458: Pearson Prentice Hall. pp. 504.… …   Wikipedia

check digit — A numerical digit added to a number to permit verification of its accuracy by a computerized accounting system …   Auditor's dictionary

Digital Accounting Collection — The Digital Accounting Collection (DAC) is part of the University of Mississippi Libraries. The collection contains both current and historical accounting materials, with over 2,400 items in digitized searchable full text format, and over 33,000… …   Wikipedia