A credit balance in the bank column of a cash book signifies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A credit balance in the bank column of a cash book signifies:
A. Error in accounting
B. Fixed deposit
C. Bank overdraft
D. Cash at bank
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Since bank is an asset (usually debit balance), a credit balance means the business has withdrawn more than deposited, creating an overdraft liability.

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