Rearrange the following steps in the accounting cycle in proper sequence:

Accounting Cycle Steps

a$.$ A post$-$closing trial balance is prepared.

b$.$ Adjustment data are asssembled and analyzed.

c$.$ Adjusting entries are journalized and posted to the ledger.

d$.$ An adjusted trial balance is prepared.

e$.$ An optional end$-$of$-$period spreadsheet is prepared.

f$.$ An unadjusted trial balance is prepared.

g$.$ Closing entries are journalized and posted to the ledger.

h$.$ Financial statements are prepared.

i$.$ Transactions are analyzed and recorded in the journal.

j$.$ Transactions are posted to the ledger.