WAEC Financial Accounting 2011 Question 1

Question 1

Books of Original Entry

The two fundamental books of accounts are

  1. A.returns inwards and outwards
  2. B.journal and ledger
  3. C.discounts allowed and received
  4. D.credit note and debits note
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (journal and ledger)

Explanation

Transactions are first entered in a journal (book of original entry) and then posted to the ledger.