Which of the following is/are correct regarding the accounting equation? 1. The equation always holds true under the double entry system. 2. Purchase of goods on credit increases assets and liabilities. 3. Payment to creditors decreases assets and increases liabilities. 4. Introduction of capital by the proprietor increases both assets and capital.
Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect because payment to creditors decreases both assets (cash/bank) and liabilities (creditors). 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
Explanation:
Cheques issued but not presented reduce the bank balance, so they are added to the overdraft balance as per the cash book to reconcile with the pass book.
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