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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A real account is a type of accounting record that tracks assets and liabilities rather than receipts and payments. It is used to keep track of a company's financial position and is important for creating financial statements.
Examples of real accounts include:
For example, a company's accounts payable real account would show how much money the company owes to its suppliers. This information is important for creating a balance sheet, which shows the company's assets and liabilities.