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1. Question
The process of recording business transactions in a chronological order is called:
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2. Question
A journal is also called:
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3. Question
A journal entry that involves more than two accounts is called:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “compound entry” (option 2). - Question 4 of 20
4. Question
A written explanation below each journal entry is known as:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “narration” (option 3). - Question 5 of 20
5. Question
The discount which is calculated on the list price of the goods is called:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “trade discount” (option 4). - Question 6 of 20
6. Question
The day book is another name of:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “Journal” (option 4). - Question 7 of 20
7. Question
The correct journal entry for return of merchandise purchased from Mr. John on account is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “John debit; purchases return and allowances credit” (option 3). - Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The column of the journal that is used for recording the page number of ledger account is known as:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “Posting reference” (option 2). - Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Merchandise stolen by someone should be debited to:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “Loss by theft account” (option 3). - Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Loss of goods by fire should be debited to:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “loss of goods by fire account” (option 3). - Question 11 of 20
11. Question
The owner of the business takes $100 cash and goods costing $200 for his family. The proper journal entry for this transaction is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “drawings > debit; cash > credit; purchases > credit” (option 1). - Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Which of the following best describes the trade discount:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “all of the above” (option 4). - Question 13 of 20
13. Question
The term used for the discount offered by sellers to encourage prompt payments is known as:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “cash discount” (option 4). - Question 14 of 20
14. Question
The cash discount given is debited because it is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “an expense of the business” (option 2). - Question 15 of 20
15. Question
The cash discount received is credited because it is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “an income” (option 4). - Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Mr. John invests $10,000 cash in his business. The account to be credited is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “capital” (option 4). - Question 17 of 20
17. Question
When a customer returns merchandise, the account to be debited is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is ” sales return and allowances” (option 3). - Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The correct entry for purchase of merchandise on account is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “purchases > debit; accounts payable > credit” (option 2). - Question 19 of 20
19. Question
To record a transaction in the general journal correctly, the accountant or book-keeper needs
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20. Question
The correct entry for the sale of merchandise on account is:
CorrectAwesome! your answer is correct.IncorrectYour answer is incorrect. The correct answer is “accounts receivable > debit; sales > credit” (option 4).
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