Which entry records goods withdrawn by the proprietor for personal use?

Correct answer: A. Debit drawings and credit purchases

  • A. Debit drawings and credit purchases
  • B. Debit purchases and credit drawings
  • C. Debit capital and credit sales
  • D. Debit cash and credit drawings

Explanation

Goods taken for private use reduce the goods available for business, so purchases are credited. The proprietor's drawings account is debited because personal withdrawals increase drawings.

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