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The double entry recording system quiz: O-Level Principles of Accounts (SEAB/Cambridge 7087) quiz

13questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Under the rules of double entry, which side increases an asset?

  2. Which group of items all increase on the credit side?

  3. What is the double entry to record the owner introducing 15,00015{,}000 as capital, paid into the bank?

  4. What is the double entry for paying rent of 1,2001{,}200 by cheque?

  5. What is the double entry for a credit purchase of goods for 2,6002{,}600 from a supplier?

  6. What is the double entry for a credit sale of goods for 4,0004{,}000 to a customer?

  7. What is the double entry for returns inwards of 300300 from a customer?

  8. What is the double entry for returns outwards of 500500 to a supplier?

  9. A cash account has debit entries of 7,5007{,}500 and credit entries of 4,9004{,}900. What is the balance carried down and what does it represent?

  10. Why does a balanced ledger account always have equal totals on both sides after balancing off?

  11. Where would a credit balance brought down (b/d) most likely appear?

  12. The owner takes goods costing 250250 from the business for personal use. What is the correct double entry?

  13. What is the double entry for the owner withdrawing 600600 cash for personal use?