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What are some common forms of scamming?
Online scamming is one of the top ways used by cybercriminals to conduct various illicit activities like stealing sensitive information, implanting malware in the system, identity theft, and much more.In this post, we would know about the top ways of Scamming used by cyber attackers to lure people.Phishing EmailsPhishing is the most used scamming method of all time. In fact, Phishing is responsible for onethird of the total scams conducted. In Phishing, the users are allure by sending emails of fake offers and gifts. They are asked to click on the malicious links or provided private information like address, bank ...
Read MoreTypes of Rootkits
Rootkits are one of the most dangerous malicious programs a computer can get infected with. They are designed in such a way that they can easily remain hidden deep into the system, remain active, and perform malicious tasks. Since it is hidden deep into the system files, it becomes challenging for the security programs to detect it.Rootkits contain numerous malicious codes and hacking tools that allow cyber attackers to conduct various illicit tasks such as taking remote control of the PC, steal online passwords, credit card details, and more.Rootkits are not a single type. Based on their behavior and intent, ...
Read MoreHow to Choose an Antivirus?
With the ever-growing cybercrimes, it is almost inevitable to stop malware attacks on your smart gadgets manually. For a total safeguard of your device, it is essential to keep it equipped with a robust security solution such as an Antivirus. Whether you own a Windows device, Android, macOS, or iOS, antivirus is required on all.When you search on the internet for a robust antivirus, you will see hundreds of antivirus developers claiming that their antivirus program is the best. With such a large number of options, it becomes difficult to choose an Antivirus solution that would be perfect for your ...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Online Scams?
With the evolution of the internet, cybercriminals and scammers have also adapted themselves and created several ways to manipulate users and scamming them. Unfortunately, they have got so much advanced that it has become challenging to detect a scam.In this post, we would list out the types of internet scams that are widely spread and ways to avoid them.Common types of Online ScamsThough cybercriminals have developed thousands of ways to perform scams on users, below listed are the most popular types of online scams −Tech Support ScamsTech Support scams are one of the oldest form of scams. Previously it was ...
Read MoreExplain the format of trial balance and how it is prepared
The format of trial balance is as follows −Title DD/MM/YYYYAccount numberAccount titleLedger folioBalancedebitCredit Here, Title − Name of the company.DD/MM/YYYY − Trial balance prepared Date, Month and Year.Account number − Ledger account (serial numbers).Account title − Full account name of ledger account.Ledger folio − Page number of ledger balance of accounts.Debit − Debit balance.Credit − Credit balance.Balances records in the debit column includes the following −Assets − Trademarks, goodwill, stock, accounts receivables, land, leasehold property, building, investments, furniture etc.Expenses − Rent, bad debt expenses, advertisement, salary, discount, depreciation, commission, repairs, interest etc.Prepaid expenses − Insurance (prepaid), salary in advance, rent (prepaid) etc.Accrued income − Interests on accrued on ...
Read MoreWhat are the objectives and features of trial balances?
Trial balance records and categorizes all the ledger balances into debit and credit in a particular period.ObjectivesThe objectives of trial balances are explained below −Arithmetical accuracyArithmetical accuracy of transactions is provided, if trial balance is balanced. If it is not balanced, there may be some error and need for rectification.Error rectificationError rectification in trial balance refers to the following −Postings in various ledger accounts are checked and also their appearances are verified.Subsidiary books are checked.Opening balances are checked and necessary corrections (if any) are made.If the balances are still not balanced, repeat the process.SummarisationTrial balance summarises ledger accounts.Final accountsWithout trial ...
Read MoreExplain the concept of trial balance
Trial balance records and categorizes all the ledger balances into debit and credit in a particular period. A trial balance includes items like assets, revenues, liabilities, gains, expenses, losses and equity.Usually, trial balance is prepared at the end of the reporting period. Each business transaction is recorded in credit and debit.Quality trial balance shows the sum of transactions recorded in debit is equal to sum of transactions recorded in credits. If there is any error in balancing the credit and debit column, then there must be an error in recording the transaction in trial balance.The errors are rectified by correcting ...
Read MoreExplain double entry system
Maintaining two or more accounts for every single business transaction is called a double entry system. Each financial transaction has an effect on, at least, two accounts which are equal and opposite.For example, suppose, if a debit transaction has happened in a business, then the same transaction has the opposite effect in other (credit) accounts.The two essentials in the double entry system are debit and credit. Every debit entry is recorded on the left side of the ledger and every credit entry is recorded on the right side of the ledger. At the end, the amount on the debit side ...
Read MoreDifferentiate between transaction and exchange
The interdependent nature of the world allows people to obtain goods and services from producers to consumers. Some of them include transactions and exchanges. Though both sound similar and interchangeable, they differ in various aspects.TransactionsIn this mode, provision of goods and services exchanged for money is done between firms. This results in movement of value from one to another. In business context, recording these transactions helps in business performance and planning.Business transactions can occur in both cash and credit transactions. These transactions have a direct impact on the company’s financial position and financial records.ExchangeIn this mode, goods and services will ...
Read MoreDifferentiate between cash transaction and credit transaction
During the course operations, every business will have several transactions, which have an impact on business finances and are recorded in books.Cash transactionsCash transactions are those transactions, which are settled at the time of occurrence of transaction. Sometimes, they are settled in cash at the time of occurrence or sometimes they are paid with debit card, credit card, through bank transfer or cheque payment at the time of occurrence.In simple words, a business transaction is said to be a cash transaction, when it is settled immediately at time of occurrence. These transactions show an immediate effect on business cash flows. ...
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