Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) on which increases to the account are recorded.

Financial Statement

A record that outlines the performance, financial position, and cash flows of a company, offering insight into its financial health.

Permanent/Temporary

Refers to classifications of accounts where permanent accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity) are carried over across accounting periods, and temporary accounts (revenues, expenses, and dividends) are reset to zero through the closing process.