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What is the definition of the Double Entry System?
What is the definition of the Double Entry System?
The system which recognizes and records both the aspects of transactions.
What are the advantages of Double Entry System? (Select all that apply)
What are the advantages of Double Entry System? (Select all that apply)
What is the basic accounting equation?
What is the basic accounting equation?
Assets = Liabilities + Capital
Debit entries are made on the right-hand side of the accounts for assets and credit entries are made on the left-hand side of the accounts for liabilities.
Debit entries are made on the right-hand side of the accounts for assets and credit entries are made on the left-hand side of the accounts for liabilities.
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What accounts relate to persons, institutions, debtors or creditors?
What accounts relate to persons, institutions, debtors or creditors?
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What accounts relate to assets of the firm but not debt?
What accounts relate to assets of the firm but not debt?
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What accounts relate to expenses, losses, gains, revenue, etc.?
What accounts relate to expenses, losses, gains, revenue, etc.?
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Match the following account types with their correct rules:
Match the following account types with their correct rules:
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What is the journal?
What is the journal?
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Which of the following accounts is not a real account?
Which of the following accounts is not a real account?
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Which of the following is an example of a Nominal Account?
Which of the following is an example of a Nominal Account?
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The net result of all nominal accounts is reflected in the capital account.
The net result of all nominal accounts is reflected in the capital account.
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The term “debit” always indicates a negative balance.
The term “debit” always indicates a negative balance.
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Study Notes
Accounting Process
- This document covers basic accounting procedures, journal entries, and the double-entry system.
- Understanding the double-entry system is key to accurate accounting.
- Source documents like purchase day books, cash books, and sales day books provide evidence of transactions.
- Ledgers record information related to specific assets, liabilities, capital, income, and expenses.
- Trial balances summarize totals from various accounts, helping to verify accuracy.
- Accounts are classified into personal, real, and nominal categories for better organization.
- Personal accounts relate to individuals or businesses.
- Real accounts relate to physical assets (e.g., land, buildings).
- Nominal accounts relate to expenses, losses, gains, and revenues.
- Debits and credits are used to record increases and decreases in account balances, respectively.
- The accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities +Equity) must remain balanced for every transaction.
- The journal is where initial transactions are recorded in chronological order.
- The journal entries must be balanced—debit and credit totals must equal one another.
Double Entry System
- The double-entry system is a fundamental accounting method.
- Two accounts are impacted by each transaction.
- Increases in assets are recorded with a debit.
- Increases in liabilities and equity are recorded with a credit.
- Increases in expenses are recorded with a debit.
- Increases in revenues are recorded with a credit.
Accounting Equation
- Assets = Liabilities + Equity
- This equation must balance after every transaction.
Debits and Credits
- In accounting, debit (Dr.) represents increases in assets and decreases in liabilities and equity.
- Credit (Cr.) represents increases in liabilities and equity, and decreases in assets.
Accounts
- Natural personal accounts relate to individuals or entities.
- Artificial (legal) personal accounts relate to organizations.
- Representative personal accounts represent obligations or claims.
- Real accounts pertain to tangible assets.
- Nominal accounts encompass temporary items like expenses and revenues.
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Test your knowledge on fundamental accounting processes including journal entries, the double-entry system, and account classifications. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key concepts such as debits, credits, and the accounting equation. Perfect for students learning the basics of accounting.
