Final accounts include trading and profit and loss accounts and a balance sheet. They are prepared at the end of an accounting year to determine the profit or loss and financial position of a company.
The trading account shows the gross profit or loss from trading activities like purchases and sales. The profit and loss account determines the net profit or loss after deducting all expenses from income. The balance sheet lists the assets, liabilities, and capital as of a certain date to show the financial position.
Preparing final accounts involves making adjustments for prepaid expenses, outstanding expenses, closing stock, depreciation, and other items to accurately reflect the company's performance and position.