Question
Explain the need for drawing up the special purpose books.

Answer

Special purpose books are beneficial in:
i. Accuracy: As each journal is managed by a different accountant having specific expertise, it improves accuracy and reduces defects.
ii. Efficiency: Increases efficiency by dividing the workload.
iii. Concise Descriptions: The journal describes the purpose of recording. For example, a record in the purchase journal will be understood by default that it is a purchase-related transaction.
iv. Minimal Posting: Reduces the volume of posting as totals can be done periodically.
v. Fraud Prevention: As the recording of different journals are assigned to a different individual, fraud prevention is prevented.
vi. Faster process: As multiple books are handled by multiple accountants, the recording work moves faster.

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