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Accounting Cycle : Journal

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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1. Meaning and Definition of Journal

  • Journal is derived from French word 'jour' meaning 'day' - it is a daily record of transactions
  • It is the first book of original entry where transactions are recorded for the first time
  • All business transactions are recorded chronologically as they occur
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2. Features of Journal

  • Journal is the first place where transactions are recorded - before any other book of accounts
  • It is a daily accounting record - transactions are recorded on the same day they occur
  • Maintains complete identity of each transaction in a single entry with full details
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3. Functions of Journal

  • Arranges chronological (date-wise) record of all transactions - maintains sequence of business activities
  • Analyzes each transaction into debit and credit aspects using double-entry principles
  • Provides a simplified basis for subsequent transfer to ledger (called posting)
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4. Format of Journal

  • Journal has standardized format with five main columns: Date, Particulars, L.F., Dr. (₹), Cr. (₹)
  • Date column: Year written at top, then months and dates chronologically maintained
  • Particulars column: Debit account in first line, Credit account in second line (prefixed with 'To'), followed by narration in brackets

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A journal is a bookKey features includeThe journal has five columnsJournalizing involvesBased on account classification

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