Question
Name the various entries which have to be passed through a Journal even though we might have kept all the subsidiary books in the business.

Answer

Following are the three entries which are required to be passed even when all subsidiary books are maintained:
  1. Purchase of Fixed Assets on Credit.
  2. Making provisions for doubtful Debts.
  3. Providing Depreciation on Assets.

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