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Bookkeeping Fundamentals

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What is the primary purpose of a bookkeeping system?

To record and classify business transactions (correct)

To prepare financial statements

To provide information for decision-making

To audit financial records

What type of business may use special journals to record business transactions?

Service-oriented business

Merchandising business (correct)

Non-profit organization

Manufacturing business

What is the role of a bookkeeper in a business?

To manage the overall accounting process

To record, maintain, and update business records (correct)

To prepare financial statements and perform auditing

To provide financial advice to management

What is the characteristic of bookkeeping that refers to the recording of transactions in order of date of occurrence?

Chronological Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point of the accounting process?

Bookkeeping Signup and view all the answers

What is composed of the Journal and Ledger?

Book of Accounts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a General Ledger?

To group all accounts directly traceable to the chart of accounts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DR' stand for in accounting?

Debit Signup and view all the answers

When should an item be recorded in the debit column?

When cash or non-cash items are received Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as 'Value Parted With'?

Increasing the credit balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of following the Rules of Debit and Credit?

To ensure accurate recording and sound decision making Signup and view all the answers

What is the General Journal referred to as?

The book of original entry Signup and view all the answers