FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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After completing a trial balance and discovering some transactions that made it to the general journal but not the general ledger, Reha has the following transactions to post to PB&J Cafe's general ledger:

  • On May 3, 2019, PB&J Cafe paid $2,300 for its rent to Main Street Holdings, LLC
  • On May 10, 2019, PB&J Cafe made a cash sale for $32.49.
  • On May 12, 2019, PB&J Cafe paid $392 for an order of from The Peanut Gallery

How should Reha record these entries in the general ledger for each transaction? Explain why it's important for the general ledger to contain all the transactions in the general journal. Your answer should be at least 100 words.

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