Which of the following is a contra account? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a contra account?
A. Accumulated Depreciation
B. All of the above
C. Bank Account in Cash Book
D. Provision for Doubtful Debts
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Provision for Doubtful Debts is a contra asset to Debtors, Bank/Cash is a contra account in the cash book, and Accumulated Depreciation is a contra asset to Fixed Assets.

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