Journalizing

Journalizing is the process of chronologically recording business transactions in an accounting journal.
Journalizing transactions is the second step of the accounting cycle and occurs after transactions have been identified. This step involves recording financial activities in the order they occurred.
Transactions are recorded based on source documents. Common examples include invoices, receipts, bills, and bank statements. 
These documents provide proof that a transaction took place. 
Each journal entry is recorded using these documents to ensure accurate details.
Every journal entry follows the double-entry system. This means that every debit entry must have an equal credit entry to maintain balance in the accounts.
For example, if a business buys office supplies for five hundred dollars in cash, the office supplies account is debited, and the cash account is credited with the same amount.
This process helps maintain the balance of the accounting equation, which is assets equal liabilities plus equity.
Accurate journalizing of transactions allows a business to keep clear financial records and supports the preparation of reliable financial statements.