The closing balance of a petty cash book is a / an___________?
Correct answer: B. Assets
- A. Liability
- B. Assets
- C. Gain
- D. Loss
Explanation
The petty cash book records the cash remaining with the petty cashier, which is owned by the business and therefore is an asset. The payments recorded in it may be expenses, but the closing balance itself is not a loss or liability.
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