The recording phase of accounting is known as bookkeeping. It involves the systematic and accurate recording of all financial transactions that occur within a business, such as sales, purchases, expenses, and payments.
Bookkeeping typically involves the use of journals and ledgers to record these transactions and ensure that they are properly categorized and accounted for. The purpose of bookkeeping is to provide a clear and accurate picture of a business's financial position, which is essential for making informed decisions, preparing financial statements, and complying with tax laws and regulations.
While trial balancing, ledger accounting, and final accounting are all important aspects of accounting, they are not the same as the recording phase, which specifically refers to the process of bookkeeping.