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True or false: The two major types of books of accounts are journal and ledger.
True or false: The two major types of books of accounts are journal and ledger.
True (A)
True or false: The general journal typically has spaces for dates, account titles, explanations, references, and three amount columns.
True or false: The general journal typically has spaces for dates, account titles, explanations, references, and three amount columns.
False (B)
True or false: The general journal is the most basic type of journal.
True or false: The general journal is the most basic type of journal.
True (A)
True or false: The journal provides a chronological record of transactions and shows the debit and credit effects on specific accounts for each transaction.
True or false: The journal provides a chronological record of transactions and shows the debit and credit effects on specific accounts for each transaction.
True or false: The special journal is one of the two types of journals mentioned in the text.
True or false: The special journal is one of the two types of journals mentioned in the text.
True or false: The general journal is also known as the book of original entry.
True or false: The general journal is also known as the book of original entry.
True or false: The ledger is used to prevent or locate errors because the debit and credit amounts for each entry can be easily compared.
True or false: The ledger is used to prevent or locate errors because the debit and credit amounts for each entry can be easily compared.
True or false: The general journal provides a complete record of the effects of a transaction in one place.
True or false: The general journal provides a complete record of the effects of a transaction in one place.
True or false: There are three types of journals mentioned in the text: general journal, special journal, and adjustment journal.
True or false: There are three types of journals mentioned in the text: general journal, special journal, and adjustment journal.
True or false: The ledger shows the chronological record of transactions and the debit and credit effects on specific accounts for each transaction.
True or false: The ledger shows the chronological record of transactions and the debit and credit effects on specific accounts for each transaction.
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Study Notes
Types of Books of Accounts
- Two major types: Journal and Ledger.
General Journal Characteristics
- Contains spaces for dates, account titles, explanations, references, and three amount columns.
- Considered the most basic type of journal.
- Acts as the book of original entry, recording initial transaction details.
Function of Journals
- Provides a chronological record of transactions.
- Shows the debit and credit effects for specific accounts in a single transaction.
Types of Journals
- Special journal is one of the types mentioned alongside the general journal.
- Mentioned types of journals include: general journal, special journal, and potentially an adjustment journal.
Ledger Usage
- The ledger is instrumental in preventing or locating errors by allowing easy comparison of debit and credit amounts.
- Demonstrates the effects of transactions, but does not typically provide a chronological record like the journal.
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