This document discusses the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation for JJ's Lawn Care Service for the month ending May 31, 2003. It includes the adjusted trial balance, income statement, statement of owner's equity, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and the closing entries to prepare the after-closing trial balance. The financial statements are used to evaluate the business's profitability, solvency, and how efficiently resources are being used to help focus management's attention. Companies often prepare financial statements at different intervals throughout the year.