General Journal (Grade 10 NSC Matric Accounting): Flashcards

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General journal definition

Special book of first entry for unusual/non-standard transactions

Fol column purpose in general journal

Page reference in General Ledger or subsidiary ledgers

Entry: Cancelling discount on dishonoured cheque

Dr: Debtors' control, Cr: Discount allowed

Entry: Writing off irrecoverable debt

Dr: Bad debts, Cr: Debtors' control

Price for recording drawings/donations of stock

Always at cost price, never at selling price

Entry: Interest on overdue debtor

Dr: Debtors' control, Cr: Interest on overdue debtors

Entry: Donation of trading stock

Dr: Donations, Cr: Trading stock (at cost price)

Entry: Owner's drawings of trading stock

Dr: Drawings, Cr: Trading stock (at cost price)

How to correct errors in accounting

Cannot cross out; must make proper correcting entries

Interest calculation formula

I=P×R×TI = P \times R \times T

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