A 'Contra Entry' in the cash book involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Contra Entry' in the cash book involves:
A. Cash and discount columns
B. Only bank column
C. Cash and bank columns only
D. Bank and discount columns
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Contra entries affect both cash and bank columns (e.g., cash deposited, cash withdrawn).

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