The 'Journal Proper' is used to record: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Journal Proper' is used to record:
A. All credit purchases
B. Transactions that cannot be entered in any subsidiary book
C. All cash transactions
D. All credit sales
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Journal proper is for opening entries, closing entries, transfer entries, rectification entries, etc.

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