Cash Book

Learn how cash and bank transactions are recorded systematically

📘 What is a Cash Book?

A Cash Book is a book in which all cash and bank transactions of a business are recorded in a systematic manner.

It serves as both a book of original entry and a ledger account for recording cash and bank transactions.

📘 Importance of Cash Book

The Cash Book helps a business maintain a proper record of cash and bank transactions and determine the available cash and bank balance.

• Records cash receipts and cash payments.
• Records transactions through the bank.
• Helps in knowing the cash balance.
• Helps in maintaining proper financial records.

📘 Types of Cash Book

Cash Books may be classified into the following types:

1. Single Column Cash Book
2. Double Column Cash Book
3. Triple Column Cash Book
4. Petty Cash Book

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