College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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ISBN: 9781305084087
Author: Cathy J. Scott
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 1QY

A __________ is a book in which business transactions are recorded.

  1. a. journal
  2. b. ledger
  3. c. trial balance
  4. d. balance sheet
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To determine

Find the option that indicates the correct term for the given explanation.

Answer to Problem 1QY

Option (a)

Explanation of Solution

Journal: Journal is a book in which economic events that can be measured in monetary terms are recorded chronologically and systematically.

Justification for correct answer: Journal is a book in which business transactions that can be measured in monetary terms are recorded. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Justification for incorrect answers:

  • Option (b) is incorrect because ledger is a book in which the accounts are summarized and grouped from the transactions recorded in the journal.
  • Option (c) is incorrect because trial balance is a summary of all the asset, liability, and equity accounts and their balances.
  • Option (d) is incorrect because balance sheet reports a company’s resources (assets) and claims of creditors (liabilities) and owners (owners’ equity) over those resources.
Conclusion

Therefore, option (a) is correct answer.

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