S1: The Ledger is the book of original entry. S2: The process of transferring entries from the Journal to the Ledger is called posting. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: The Ledger is the book of original entry. S2: The process of transferring entries from the Journal to the Ledger is called posting. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S1 only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Journal is the book of original entry, not the Ledger. The Ledger is the principal book of accounts. S2 is correct as posting is the process of transferring journal entries to ledger accounts.

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S1: Depreciation is a non-cash expense. S2: Depreciation reduces the book value of the asset. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option C


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