23 Question Answer
23 Question Answer
Entry:
Explanation:
Cash A/c: Cash is a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Debit what comes in”. Since
cash is coming into the business, we debit the Cash A/c.
Capital A/c: Capital is a Personal Account. The rule for personal accounts is “Credit the giver”.
In this case, the owner (Pam) is the giver of the capital, so we credit the Capital A/c.
Entry:
Purchases A/c: Purchases are a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Debit all
expenses and losses”. Since the purchase of goods is an expense, we debit the Purchases A/c.
X and Co.: X and Co. Is a Personal Account. The rule for personal accounts is “Credit the giver”.
Since X and Co. Is the party supplying goods to Pam on credit, we credit their account.
Entry:
Explanation:
Bank A/c: The bank is a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Debit what comes in”.
Since cash is being deposited into the bank, we debit the Bank A/c.
Cash A/c: Cash is also a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Credit what goes out”.
Since cash is going out of the business, we credit the Cash A/c.
4. Bought a building from I and Co. On credit ₹95,000
Entry:
Explanation:
Building A/c: Building is a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Debit what comes in”.
Since the building is coming into the business, we debit the Building A/c.
I and Co.: I and Co. Is a Personal Account. The rule for personal accounts is “Credit the giver”.
Since I and Co. Gave the building on credit, we credit their account.
Entry:
Office Expenses A/c Dr. ₹5,000
To Bank A/c ₹5,000
(Being cash withdrawn from bank for office use)
Explanation:
Office Expenses A/c: This is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Debit all
expenses and losses”. Since office expenses are being incurred, we debit the Office Expenses
A/c.
Bank A/c: The bank is a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Credit what goes out”.
Since money is going out of the bank, we credit the Bank A/c.
Entry:
Explanation:
Drawings A/c: Drawings is a Personal Account. The rule for personal accounts is “Debit the
receiver”. Since Ram is the receiver (withdrawing for personal use), we debit the Drawings A/c.
Bank A/c: The bank is a Real Account. The rule for real accounts is “Credit what goes out”.
Since money is being withdrawn from the bank, we credit the Bank A/c.
Entry:
Explanation:
Charity A/c: Charity is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Debit all expenses
and losses”. Since giving to charity is an expense, we debit the Charity A/c.
Purchases A/c: Purchases is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Credit all
incomes and gains”. Since goods are leaving the business (towels), we credit the Purchases A/c.
8. Shirts taken over by Ram for personal use ₹12,000
Entry:
Explanation:
Drawings A/c: Drawings is a Personal Account. The rule for personal accounts is “Debit the
receiver”. Since Ram is taking shirts for personal use, we debit the Drawings A/c.
Purchases A/c: Purchases is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Credit all
incomes and gains”. Since goods (shirts) are leaving the business, we credit the Purchases A/c.
Entry:
Explanation:
Advertisement A/c: Advertisement is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is
“Debit all expenses and losses”. Since distributing free samples is considered an advertising
expense, we debit the Advertisement A/c.
Purchases A/c: Purchases is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Credit all
incomes and gains”. Since goods (sarees) are leaving the business, we credit the Purchases A/c.
Entry:
Explanation:
Office Expenses A/c: Office expenses are a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is
“Debit all expenses and losses”. Since using goods for office purposes is an expense, we debit
the Office Expenses A/c.
Purchases A/c: Purchases is a Nominal Account. The rule for nominal accounts is “Credit all
incomes and gains”. Since goods are leaving the business, we credit the Purchases A/c.