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What is primarily emphasized by the double entry system in accounting?
What is primarily emphasized by the double entry system in accounting?
- Every transaction affects two accounts, ensuring balance. (correct)
- Individual accounts are maintained without any links.
- Only revenues and expenses are recorded.
- Transactions can be recorded in any manner.
Which of the following best describes one of the golden rules of accounting?
Which of the following best describes one of the golden rules of accounting?
- Liabilities are always recorded after owner's equity.
- Assets should be recorded at current market value.
- Expenses increase the owner's equity.
- Debits must equal credits for every transaction. (correct)
What is the main purpose of maintaining a ledger in accounting?
What is the main purpose of maintaining a ledger in accounting?
- To prepare financial statements directly.
- To summarize all transactions by account. (correct)
- To record all transactions in chronological order.
- To track cash inflows and outflows only.
What is a key component that distinguishes the trial balance from the ledger?
What is a key component that distinguishes the trial balance from the ledger?
Which of the following concepts is fundamental in accounting conventions?
Which of the following concepts is fundamental in accounting conventions?
Flashcards
Accounting Basics
Accounting Basics
Fundamental principles and methods used to record and summarize financial transactions.
Double-Entry System
Double-Entry System
An accounting method where every transaction affects at least two accounts.
Accounting Equation
Accounting Equation
A fundamental business relationship - Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
Journal
Journal
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Trial Balance
Trial Balance
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Introduction to Business Accounting
- This unit covers fundamental accounting concepts
- Topics include the basics of accounting, accounting mechanics (specifically double-entry system), classification, golden rules, concepts and conventions, Indian accounting standards.
- Further topics covered are journal, ledger, trial balance, and sub-division of journal.
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Explore the foundational concepts of business accounting in this quiz. Topics include fundamental principles such as the double-entry system, classification, and Indian accounting standards. Additionally, you'll delve into practical aspects like journals, ledgers, and trial balances.
