A journal entry made on the first day of a new accounting period to undo the accrual type adjusting entries made prior to the preparation of the financial statements dated one day earlier. Reversing entries allow for an effortless way to avoid double-counting revenues or expenses that were accrued at the end of an accounting period.
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