A Bookkeeping Journal 101 Quiz!

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    Transferring information from the journals to the ledgers is called:

    • Faxing
    • Emailing
    • Posting
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Explore the fundamentals of bookkeeping in 'A Bookkeeping Journal 101 Quiz!' Learn about the roles of journals, daybooks, and the process of posting. Understand the various types of journals and their importance in debiting and crediting ledger accounts, essential for anyone in finance.

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  • 2. 

    What is the main journal of a business called?

    • The general journal

    • A spreadsheet

    • The sample book

    Correct Answer
    A. The general journal
    Explanation
    The main journal of a business is called the general journal. This journal is used to record all financial transactions of the business in a chronological order. It serves as a central repository for recording entries before they are posted to the general ledger. By using the general journal, businesses can maintain an organized and accurate record of their financial activities, which is crucial for financial reporting and analysis.

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  • 3. 
    In the above sample journal entry, the telephone is... - ProProfs

    In the above sample journal entry, the telephone is...

    • A debit

    • A credit

    • A mobile phone

    Correct Answer
    A. A debit
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A debit. In accounting, a debit entry increases an asset account, such as the telephone, which means that the company has acquired or received something of value. Debit entries are typically used to record expenses or assets. Therefore, the telephone is being recorded as a debit entry in the journal entry.

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  • 4. 

    What are bookkeeping journals?

    • Personal diaries

    • Bank documents

    • Books of original entry

    Correct Answer
    A. Books of original entry
    Explanation
    Bookkeeping journals are not personal diaries or bank documents. They are books of original entry where all financial transactions are recorded in chronological order. These journals serve as a primary record of business transactions before they are transferred to the general ledger. They provide a detailed and organized account of all financial activities, making it easier to track and analyze the company's financial performance.

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  • 5. 

    Bookkeeping journals are used to...

    • Reconcile the bank statements

    • Show which ledger accounts are debited and credited

    • Record your life story

    Correct Answer
    A. Show which ledger accounts are debited and credited
    Explanation
    Bookkeeping journals are used to show which ledger accounts are debited and credited. A bookkeeping journal is a record that tracks all financial transactions and their corresponding debits and credits. It helps in maintaining accurate and organized financial records by documenting the specific accounts that are affected by each transaction. This information is crucial for preparing financial statements, analyzing business performance, and ensuring the accuracy of the overall accounting system.

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  • 6. 

    There is only one type of journal.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement contradicts the fact that there is only one type of journal. This implies that there are multiple types of journals, suggesting that the answer is False.

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  • 7. 

    Which side do debits go on?

    • The right hand side

    • The center

    • The left hand side

    Correct Answer
    A. The left hand side
    Explanation
    Debits go on the left hand side. In accounting, debits and credits are used to record transactions. Debits represent increases in assets or expenses, and they are recorded on the left side of the accounting equation. On the other hand, credits represent decreases in assets or expenses, and they are recorded on the right side of the equation. Therefore, debits are always recorded on the left hand side.

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  • 8. 

    Where does the information from the bookkeeping journals come from?

    • The accounting source documents

    • The ledgers

    • Your diary

    Correct Answer
    A. The accounting source documents
    Explanation
    The information from the bookkeeping journals comes from the accounting source documents. These documents include invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other records that provide evidence of financial transactions. The bookkeeping journals serve as a chronological record of these transactions, with each entry corresponding to a specific source document. The journals are then used to update the ledgers, which summarize and classify the information for further analysis and reporting. Your diary is not a relevant source for bookkeeping information.

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  • 9. 

    Daybooks are known as...

    • Bank statements

    • Bookkeeping journals

    • Source documents

    Correct Answer
    A. Bookkeeping journals
    Explanation
    Daybooks are known as bookkeeping journals because they are used to record daily financial transactions in a systematic and chronological order. These journals serve as the primary source of information for preparing financial statements and other accounting reports. Daybooks provide a detailed record of all the transactions, including the date, description, and amount, which helps in maintaining accurate and organized financial records. Bank statements, on the other hand, are documents provided by the bank that show the transactions and balances in a bank account, while source documents refer to the original documents that provide evidence of a transaction, such as invoices, receipts, or purchase orders.

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  • 10. 

    Tick the ones that are special journals.

    • Sales journal

    • Bank statement

    • Cash payments journal

    • Sales returns and allowances

    • General journal

    • Purchases journal

    • Your diary

    • Cash receipts journal

    • Purchases returns and allowances

    • General ledger

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Sales journal
    A. Cash payments journal
    A. Sales returns and allowances
    A. Purchases journal
    A. Cash receipts journal
    A. Purchases returns and allowances
    Explanation
    The special journals mentioned in the answer are specifically designed to record transactions of a particular type. The sales journal is used to record sales transactions, the cash payments journal is used to record cash payments made by the company, the sales returns and allowances journal is used to record returns and allowances from customers, the purchases journal is used to record purchases made by the company, the cash receipts journal is used to record cash received by the company, and the purchases returns and allowances journal is used to record returns and allowances to suppliers. These journals help in organizing and categorizing transactions, making the accounting process more efficient.

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