Which transaction is entered in the journal proper rather than the sales day book?

Correct answer: C. Transfer of an amount from one account to another

  • A. Credit sale of trading goods
  • B. Credit purchase of trading goods
  • C. Transfer of an amount from one account to another
  • D. Credit sale of goods to a regular customer

Explanation

The journal proper is used for entries that do not fit the specialised subsidiary books, including transfer and adjustment entries. Credit sales of trading goods are recorded in the sales day book instead.

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