The closing entry for transferring purchases account is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The closing entry for transferring purchases account is:
A. Purchases A/c Dr. To Trading A/c
B. Capital A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
C. Trading A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
D. Profit & Loss A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
At year-end, purchases account balance is transferred to Trading Account by debiting Trading A/c and crediting Purchases A/c.

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