WAEC Financial Accounting 1996 Question 1

Question 1

Books of Original Entry

Which of the following is the book of original entry for all payments and receipts whether by cash or cheque?

  1. A.Sales Day Book
  2. B.Purchases Day Book
  3. C.Cash Book
  4. D.Cheque Book
  5. E.Journal Book
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Cash Book)

Explanation

The cash book records every receipt and payment, in cash or through the bank, so it is both a book of original entry and a ledger account.