The primary purpose of a cash book is to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The primary purpose of a cash book is to:
A. Record all cash receipts and payments
B. Calculate profit
C. Prepare the balance sheet
D. Record credit transactions
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A cash book serves as both a book of original entry and a ledger account, specifically for recording all cash receipts and payments.

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