JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 9

Question 9

Cash Book

The transaction that completes its double entry in the same ledger account appears in

  1. A.cash account and personal account
  2. B.bank account and general ledger
  3. C.discount received and discount allowed
  4. D.cash account and bank account
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (cash account and bank account)

Explanation

Contra entries between cash and bank are both made in the cash book, so the double entry is completed within the same book.