What is an accounting journal?


  • A journal is a book that records each business transaction shown on the source documents in chronological order 
  • Each journal entry will consist of 
    • the transaction date
    • the name of the two accounts affected by transaction
    • the amount be which each account is debited or credited
  • Transactions that occur frequently can be recorded in separate journals 

e.g. cash payments or cash receipts journal

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