CCH Trust Accounts
Double Entry Bookkeeping and Accounts Formatting
This document details the process of trust accounting using double entry bookkeeping, highlighting the setup of new and existing client accounts alongside accounting periods. It explains the balance sheet structure, showing assets, liabilities, and net assets for trust accounts, and discusses the function of nominal accounts in maintaining financial accuracy. Key computations, such as income accounts and capital accounts, are demonstrated, as well as the importance of balances in different account ranges. It also addresses year-end procedures for resetting accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting.