... CHAPTER THE RECORDING After studying this chapter, you should be able to: PROCESS Explain what an account is and how ... process Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process CHAPTER THE RECORDING After studying PROCESS this chapter, you should be able to: Explain what a ledger is and how it helps ... trial balance and explain its purpose THE ACCOUNT STUDY OBJECTIVE • An account is an individual accounting record of increases and decreases in a specific asset, liability, or owner’s equity item...