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What does Nominal Account mean?

An account that is closed at the end of each accounting period, including all income statement accounts.

Nominal Account in a sentence
A nominal account, such as revenue or expenses, is closed at the end of the accounting period.

Nominal Account in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Erfolgskonto
also Nominelles Konto

Konten, die über das Gewinn- und Verlustkonto abgeschlossen werden.

French
compte de charges et de produits
also compte nominal

Compte dont le solde est remis à zéro en fin d'exercice.

Spanish
cuenta nominal

Cuenta que se cierra al finalizar el ejercicio (ingresos y gastos).

Italian
conto economico

Conto il cui saldo concorre alla formazione del risultato d'esercizio.

Synonyms and opposites for Nominal Account

  • Synonym Temporary account
  • Opposite Real account
  • Opposite Permanent account

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