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What is the primary purpose of a trial balance?
Which of the following correctly describe the double entry system?
In the transaction where Mr. X invested Rs.1,00,000 as capital in the business, which accounts were affected?
Which of these is an example of a liability account?
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What occurs when equipment worth Rs.3,000 is purchased on credit from ‘A’ company?
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Study Notes
Journal Entry
- The initial recording of all accounting transactions is done through a journal entry.
- Journal entries are chronologically ordered (Evidence - Voucher).
- Journal entries can be manual or electronic.
- Classification of accounts is essential for a systematic accounting system.
Account & Ledger
- An account is an individual record that tracks the increase or decrease of a specific item.
- Examples of accounts include:
- Revenues
- Expenses
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- The number of accounts maintained depends on the business's nature and complexity
Trial Balance
- A trial balance is a summary of all ledger accounts at the end of a specific period.
- The trial balance confirms the accounting equation is balanced.
Asset Accounts
- Represent resources owned by a business.
- Examples: Land, Building, Cash, Trade Receivables
Liability Accounts
- Represent obligations or debts owed by a business.
- Examples: Trade Payable, Salaries Payable, Loans
Equity Accounts
- Represent ownership interest in a business.
- Examples: Capital, Sales (income), Income accounts, Expense accounts
Double-Entry Bookkeeping
- Every transaction is recorded with equal debits and credits.
- Each transaction must satisfy the accounting equation: Asset = Liabilities + Equity.
Example Transactions
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Investment of Capital:
- Mr. X invested Rs. 1,00,000 as capital in the business.
- Cash (Asset) increases - Debit the Cash Account.
- Capital (Equity) increases - Credit the Capital Account.
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Purchase of Equipment on Credit:
- Equipment (Asset) increases - Debit the Equipment Account
- A Company (Liability) increases - Credit the A Company Account.
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Test your knowledge on essential accounting concepts such as journal entries, accounts, and trial balances. This quiz covers the foundational aspects of accounting, including asset and liability accounts. Ready to see how well you understand the systematic approach to accounting?
