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Cash Book Transactions Overview
The following cash book transactions summarize the cash and bank activities for January 2016. Each transaction will be posted to the ledger accounts accordingly.
Transactions
- **Jan 1**: Cash balance brought forward.
- **Jan 2**: Paid into bank: Cash received from sale of shares: **200**.
- **Jan 3**: Paid Jules by cheque (discount allowed by him): **14,000**.
- **Jan 4**: Paid wages in cash; Received cheque from H. Hale (discount allowed): **2413**.
- **Jan 16**: Bought goods for cash: **200**.
- **Jan 19**: Paid for stationery in cash.
- **Jan 19**: Drew from bank; Paid J. Fales by cheque (discount allowed): **50**.
- **Jan 20**: Received from cash sales: **340**.
- **Jan 24**: Cash withdrawn for personal use: **400**; Received from Robbins (allowed him discount): **15B**.
- **Jan 25**: Paid into bank.
- **Jan 26**: Issued cheque for purchases: **200**; Drew cheque for personal use.
- **Jan 27**: Paid salary by cash: **300**; Received cheque from Smith.
Ledger Posting
- **Cash Account**:
- **Debit**: Cash sales, received from H. Hale, cash from Robbins.
- **Credit**: Wages paid, stationery, personal withdrawal, and salary paid.
- **Bank Account**:
- **Debit**: Amounts paid into the bank and received by cheque.
- **Credit**: Payments made via cheques.
- **Purchases Account**:
- **Debit**: Goods bought for cash.
- **Sales Account**:
- **Credit**: Cash sales and sale of shares.
Conclusion
This systematic recording of transactions allows for easy tracking of cash flow and balances. By maintaining a double-column cash book, both cash and bank transactions are organized, facilitating better financial management and reporting.