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Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

While posting in cash payment journal ___________________.

  1. Only the individual accounts are posted

  2. The individual accounts are debited and also the total of the cash column is credited

  3. Only the individual accounts are credited and there is no need to post the total of the cash column

  4. Only individual accounts are credited and the total of the cash column is debited
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 A cash payment journal is a special journal. Cash payment journal or cash disbursement journal is used to record all cash payments made by the business. All transactions during which you spend funds. For example, if you paid cash to any of your creditors, you would record it in your cash payment journal. Hence, the individual accounts are debited and also the total of the cash column is credited.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Transaction in respect of consignment and joint venture are recorded in______.

  1. Cash book

  2. Purchase book

  3. Journal proper

  4. Sales book
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Consignment and joint venture transactions are specific business arrangements that do not have dedicated special journals. They are recorded in the Journal Proper.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Credit purchase of machinery is recorded in the ___________.

  1. Purchase book

  2. Cash book

  3. Journal proper

  4. Return outward book
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A book maintained to record transactions, which do not find place in special journals, is known as Journal Proper or Journal Residual.

Following transactions are recorded  in this journal:

1. Opening entry: In order to open a new set of books in the beginning of new accounting year and record therein opening balances of assets, liabilities and capital, the opening entry is made in the journal.

2. Adjustment Entries: In order to update ledger account on accrual basis, such entries are made at the end of the accounting period, such as Rent outstanding, Prepaid insurance, Depreciation and Commission received in advance.

3. Other entries: The following transactions is done in the journal proper:
(i) At the time of dishonor of a cheque the entry for cancellation for discount received or discount allowed
(ii) Purchase/sale of items on credit other than goods
(iii) Goods withdrawn by the owner for personal use
(iv) Goods distributed as samples for sales promotion
(v) Endorsement and dishonour of bills of exchange
(vi) Loss of goods by fire/theft/spoilage

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

An additional information provided below the Trial balance is known as ________.

  1. Information

  2. Adjustments

  3. Rectification

  4. Closing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The additional information that is provided after the completion of the trial balance are known as adjustments. 

Sometimes, When financial statements are prepared, some items are either not recorded in the books. Hence, financial  statements do not depict the true and fair view of the financial position of the business. 
Thus, in order to get a clear financial picture, these adjustments are provided as additional information and entries passed for such transactions are called adjusting entries.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Ledger posting is not necessary for journal proper.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A journal proper is the residual book that records all the transactions that cannot be recorded in any other subsidiary book. 

For example, if machinery is purchased on credit, it can neither be recorded in the cash book nor the purchase book. 
The reason is that the cash book only records cash transactions and the purchase book records only credit purchase of goods and not the purchase of assets. 
Therefore, purchase of machinery on credit will be recorded in the journal proper. Once the entry is recorded in the journal proper, it will be posted in the respective ledger accounts.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

A bills receivable received from a debtor is dishonoured on due date will be recorded in _______________.

  1. Purchases Return Book.

  2. Bills receivable Book.

  3. Purchases Book.

  4. Journal Proper (General Journal).
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Similar to the previous question regarding dishonoured bills, this event is recorded in the Journal Proper as it does not involve cash or standard credit sales/purchases.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Unpaid salary Rs. 200 is to be provided for in the accounts by entry in the ____________.

  1. bill receivable book

  2. purchases&nbsp;<span>book</span>

  3. journal proper (General Journal)

  4. purchases return.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Provision for outstanding expenses is an adjusting entry. All such adjustments are recorded in the Journal Proper.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Purchases for office furniture on account is recorded in ___________.

  1. general journal

  2. cash book

  3. purchases book

  4. sales&nbsp;<span>book</span>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cash purchases are recorded in the Cash Book. Other purchases such as purchases of office equipment, furniture, building, are recorded in the journal proper if purchased on credit or in the cash book if purchased for cash.  On account is an accounting term that denotes the furniture or asset or service is purchased on credit.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

Total of journal proper will be debited to __________.

  1. cash account

  2. customer's account

  3. supplier's account

  4. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Journal Proper does not have a single total that is posted to a specific account like the Sales or Purchase books. Each entry is posted individually to the respective ledger accounts.

Multiple choice book keeping and accountancy sub-division of journal - 2 (subsidiary books) introduction, meaning, types and advantages of subsidiary books journal proper or general journal meaning and types of subsidiary books

On purchase of old furniture, the amount spent on its repair should be debited to _________.

  1. repair account

  2. furniture account

  3. cash account

  4. bank account
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The furniture is an asset. What comes in  business will be debited. In this transaction, furniture comes in the business. Hence, "Furniture A/c" is debited and the capital expenditure spent for asset is also debited. In this transaction amount spent on repairs of old furniture should be debited to "Furniture a/c".  We paid cash for purchasing  old furniture hence, "Cash A/c" is credited.


The journal entry for this transaction is:
Furniture A/c........Dr.
   To Cash A/c