In journal, a compound entry involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In journal, a compound entry involves:
A. Only nominal accounts
B. Only two accounts
C. More than one debit or more than one credit
D. One debit and one credit only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A compound journal entry has more than one debit or more than one credit, affecting multiple accounts.

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