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Double entry system of bookkeeping refers to:1. Each transaction is recorded twice, once in journal and then in subsidiary book2. Each transaction is recorded in two sets of account books3. The number of accounts with a debit balance must agree with the number of accounts with the credit balance4. Equal debit and credit entries are made for each transaction

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Equal debit and credit entries are made for each transaction

The correct answer is Equal debit and credit entries are made for each transaction.

  • The double Entry System of accounting is based on the dual aspect of accounting.
  • The dual aspect of accounting says that every transaction will have two effects in the books of account.
  • For every debit, there will be a credit of the same amount and vice versa.

  • Debit: It has been derived from the Italian word 'Debito', written on the left side of any account.
  • Credit: It has been derived from the Italian word 'Credito', written on the right side of any account.
  • Business Transaction: Any transaction recorded from the information provided on source documents and has an effect on the assets and liabilities of a business.


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