Accounting Event

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Definition: Accounting Event


Accounting Event

Quick Summary of Accounting Event


A transaction or change (internal or external) recognised by the accounting recording system.




What is the dictionary definition of Accounting Event?

Dictionary Definition


A transaction or (internal or external) change recognised by the accounting recording system.

Events are recorded as debit and/or credit entries.

For example: When a Sale is made for cash the double entry for the sales transaction would be debit bank, credit sales.


Examples of Accounting Event in a sentence


The Company will otherwise settle exercise of Warrants exercised in connection with an Accounting Event in accordance with Section 5.10.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Accounting Event are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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