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What are Accounting Vouchers?

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Voucher is a document evidencing a business transaction. It flows from the above definition that when a transaction is entered into, an evidence to that effect is also established. Such evidences are Source Documents. On the basis of Source Documents, a voucher detailing the accounts that are debited and credited is prepared.

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  3. A return of goods worth ₹ 1,100 to Mohan was passed through the 'Sales Return Book'.
  4. A return of goods worth ₹ 500 by Ganesh were entered in 'Purchases Return Book'.
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