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Explain the need for drawing up the special purpose books
Solution
The needs for drawing up the special purpose book are given below.
1. Quick and efficient recording: It is a time-consuming process to record all the transactions in a journal.
If there are separate books, then recording of transactions can be done more efficiently and timely.
So, the need of special purpose book arises.
2. Repetitive nature: In every business, some transactions are similar and repetitive in nature.
It will be more convenient to record all similar transactions at one place.
For example, all credit sales transactions are recorded in the Sales Book.
3. Economical: It is more economical as recording through the special purpose books saves time and also enhances the efficiency of accountants and clerks.
4. Easy posting: If similar transactions are recorded at one place, posting becomes easier.
5. Complete information at one place: All information related to purchases, sales, cash receipts, payments, etc. are easily and hassle-free available.
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Enter the following transaction in Simple cash book for December 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Cash in hand | 7,750 |
| 06 | Paid to Sonu | 45 |
| 08 | Purchased goods | 600 |
| 15 | Received cash from Parkash | 960 |
| 20 | Cash sales | 500 |
| 25 | Paid to S. Kumar | 1,200 |
| 30 | Paid rent | 600 |
Record the following transactions in a bank column cash book for December 2016:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Started business with cash | 80,000 |
| 04 | Deposited in bank | 50,000 |
| 10 | Received cash from Rahul | 1,000 |
| 15 | Bought goods for cash | 8,000 |
| 22 | Bought goods by cheque | 10,000 |
| 25 | Paid to Shyam by cash | 20,000 |
| 30 | Drew from Bank for office use | 2,000 |
| 31 | Rent paid by cheque | 1,000 |
Prepare a double column cash book with the help of following information for December 2016:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Started business with cash | 1,20,000 |
| 03 | Cash paid into bank | 50,000 |
| 05 | Purchased goods from Sushmita | 20,000 |
| 06 | Sold goods to Dinker and received a cheque | 20,000 |
| 10 | Paid to Sushmita cash | 20,000 |
| 14 | Cheque received on December 06, 2010 deposited into bank | |
| 18 | Sold goods to Rani | 12,000 |
| 20 | Cartage paid in cash | 500 |
| 22 | Received cash from Rani | 12,000 |
| 27 | Commission received | 5,000 |
| 30 | Drew cash for personal use | 2,000 |
Enter the following transactions in double column cash book of M/s Ambica Traders for July 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Commenced business with cash | 50,000 |
| 03 | Opened bank account with ICICI | 30,000 |
| 05 | Purchased goods for cash | 10,000 |
| 10 | Purchased office machine for cash | 5,000 |
| 15 | Sales goods on credit from Rohan and received cheque | 7,000 |
| 18 | Cash sales | 8,000 |
| 20 | Rohan's cheque deposited into bank | |
| 22 | Paid cartage by cheque | 500 |
| 25 | Cash withdrawn for personal use | 2,000 |
| 30 | Paid rent by cheque | 1,000 |
Prepare double column cash book from the following information for July 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Cash in hand | 7,500 |
| Bank overdraft | 3,500 | |
| 03 | Paid wages | 200 |
| 05 | Cash sales | 7,000 |
| 10 | Cash deposited into bank | 4,000 |
| 15 | Goods purchased and paid by cheque | 2,000 |
| 20 | Paid rent | 500 |
| 25 | Drew from bank for personal use | 400 |
| 30 | Salary paid | 1,000 |
Enter the following transaction in a double column cash book of M/s.Mohit Traders for January 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Cash in hand | 3,500 |
| Bank overdraft | 2,300 | |
| 03 | Goods purchased for cash | 1,200 |
| 05 | Paid wages | 200 |
| 10 | Cash sales | 8,000 |
| 15 | Deposited into bank | 6,000 |
| 22 | Sold goods for cheque which was deposited into bank same day | 2,000 |
| 25 | Paid rent by cheque | 1,200 |
| 28 | Drew from bank for personal use | 1,000 |
| 31 | Bought goods by cheque | 1,000 |
Prepare double column cash book from the following transactions for the year August 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 01 | Cash in hand | 17,500 |
| Cash at bank | 5,000 | |
| 03 | Purchased goods for cash | 3,000 |
| 05 | Received cheque from Jasmeet | 10,000 |
| 08 | Sold goods for cash | 7,000 |
| 10 | Jasmeet's cheque deposited into bank | |
| 12 | Purchased goods and paid by cheque | 20,000 |
| 15 | Paid establishment expenses through bank | 1,000 |
| 18 | Cash sales | 7,000 |
| 20 | Deposited into bank | 10,000 |
| 24 | Paid trade expenses | 500 |
| 27 | Received commission by cheque | 6,000 |
| 29 | Paid Rent | 2,000 |
| 30 | Withdrew cash for personal use | 1,200 |
| 31 | Salary paid | 6,000 |
M/s Ruchi trader started their cash book with the following balances on July 2017: cash in hand ₹ 1,354 and balance in bank current account ₹ 7,560. He had the following transaction in the month of July 2017:
| ₹ | ||
| 03 | Cash sales | 2,300 |
| 05 | Purchased goods, paid by cheque | 6,000 |
| 08 | Cash sales | 10,000 |
| 12 | Paid trade expenses | 700 |
| 15 | Sales goods, received cheque (deposited same day) | 20,000 |
| 18 | Purchased motor car paid by cheque | 15,000 |
| 20 | Cheque received from Manisha (deposited same day) | 10,000 |
| 22 | Cash Sales | 7,000 |
| 25 | Manisha's cheque returned dishonoured | |
| 28 | Paid Rent | 2,000 |
| 29 | Paid telephone expenses by cheque | 500 |
| 31 | Cash withdrawn for personal use | 2,000 |
Prepare bank column cash book
