Normal Balance

Reflects the expected balance orientation (debit for assets and expenses, credit for liabilities, equity, and revenues) of an account in double-entry bookkeeping.

Financial Statement

A written record that conveys the business activities and financial performance of a company, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Permanent/Temporary

Refers to accounts on a company's balance sheet that are carried over from one accounting period to the next, with permanent indicating long-term accounts and temporary indicating accounts that are closed at the end of each period.