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Portuguese term
Spain
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abertura de escrita
Portuguese to English
Bus/Financial
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Academic transcript
On a Portuguese academic transcript for a course to become an Accounting Technician, this is one of the subjects studied as part of the General Accounting course. There is no further information, it's just the title of the module or section of the course, on a list of various other accounting subjects.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | opening of accounting records (ledger account) |
Adrian MM.
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| 5 | opening entry/entries |
Oliver Simões
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| 3 +1 | bookkeeping initiation |
Clauwolf
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Proposed translations
+1
2 hrs
Adrian MM.
Austria
Austria
Native in English
Austria
Retd.T&I, Barrister & Austro-Advokat
Native in: English (Variants: British, Scottish) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 5 more.
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opening of accounting records (ledger account)
I once - indeed, in the age of accounting computer software - attended an Accounting Technician course in Central London, but can't remember such a Module. The (tedious) UK emphasis had rather been on calculating tax.
Example sentence:
Accounting Technician Job: Recording receipts and payments; Preparing and checking ledger balances
How do I open a ledger account? 5 Simple Steps to Write & Prepare Ledger Account How to Write and Prepare Ledger Account Drawing the Form – Get pen and paper, start drawing the ledger account.
Reference:
http://www2.proz.com/kudoz/portuguese-to-english/law-taxation-customs/1005799-escrita.html
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Mario Freitas
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4 hrs
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obrigado and thanks, Mario, for your objective and (non-tactical) vote.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This is what I've gone with, thanks."
+1
42 mins
bookkeeping initiation
:)
1 day 17 hrs
Oliver Simões
United States
United States
Native in Portuguese
Works in field
United States
BA in Transl., MA in ESL, 15 yrs of exp.
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Spanish to Portuguese, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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56
opening entry/entries
This Portuguese-language video explains what "abertura de escrita" is all about:
https://youtu.be/1H5XIrART-8?si=oq355LPPrn1yV1EA
An opening entry is the initial entry used to record the transactions occurring at the start of an organization. The contents of the opening entry typically include the initial funding for the firm, as well as any initial debts incurred and assets acquired. https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/opening-entry
And here's a more in-depth explanation:
Opening Entry Definition
An opening entry, in accounting, refers to the initial transaction recorded when a new business begins its operations or when a company adopts a new accounting system. It serves as the foundation for maintaining accurate financial records and involves the transfer of assets, liabilities, and equity balances from previous records, if applicable, to the new accounting ledger. This entry marks the starting point for all subsequent financial transactions, ensuring that the accounting books reflect the true financial position of the entity from the outset. https://www.pw.live/exams/commerce/opening-entry/
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
enter: inscribe, register. Ex. enter the names of qualified voters. (Merriam-Webster)
The English word "inscribe" is related to Latin "scribe", which is precisely the root of Portuguese "escrever"!
In other words, "escritura" and "entry" are related words from a semantic point of view!
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Note added at 1 day 17 hrs (2023-09-30 03:58:53 GMT)
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Here's a good example in English of what was explained in the Portuguese video:
"Make open entries on the books of the new company.
3. The National Manufacturing Co., has an authorized capital of
$100,000.00 of which $60,000.00 is paid up and $40,000.00 unsubscribed.
It is decided to permit employes to subscribe for $10,000.00 of the
stock by paying 10 per cent in cash, all dividends declared to be
applied to the payment of subscriptions." https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/46545/pg46545.txt
https://youtu.be/1H5XIrART-8?si=oq355LPPrn1yV1EA
An opening entry is the initial entry used to record the transactions occurring at the start of an organization. The contents of the opening entry typically include the initial funding for the firm, as well as any initial debts incurred and assets acquired. https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/opening-entry
And here's a more in-depth explanation:
Opening Entry Definition
An opening entry, in accounting, refers to the initial transaction recorded when a new business begins its operations or when a company adopts a new accounting system. It serves as the foundation for maintaining accurate financial records and involves the transfer of assets, liabilities, and equity balances from previous records, if applicable, to the new accounting ledger. This entry marks the starting point for all subsequent financial transactions, ensuring that the accounting books reflect the true financial position of the entity from the outset. https://www.pw.live/exams/commerce/opening-entry/
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
enter: inscribe, register. Ex. enter the names of qualified voters. (Merriam-Webster)
The English word "inscribe" is related to Latin "scribe", which is precisely the root of Portuguese "escrever"!
In other words, "escritura" and "entry" are related words from a semantic point of view!
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Note added at 1 day 17 hrs (2023-09-30 03:58:53 GMT)
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Here's a good example in English of what was explained in the Portuguese video:
"Make open entries on the books of the new company.
3. The National Manufacturing Co., has an authorized capital of
$100,000.00 of which $60,000.00 is paid up and $40,000.00 unsubscribed.
It is decided to permit employes to subscribe for $10,000.00 of the
stock by paying 10 per cent in cash, all dividends declared to be
applied to the payment of subscriptions." https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/46545/pg46545.txt
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
philgoddard
: This is correct in my opinion but, since you keep saying falsely that Portuguese is not one of my languages, my opinion doesn't count.
1 day 10 hrs
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