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What is the Main Purpose of the Dual Accounting Method?

The main purpose of the Dual Accounting Method is to help detect errors in your budget by recording every transaction twice, reflecting them in accounts and in your budget.

by Sai V

Updated Nov 14, 2023

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What is the Main Purpose of the Dual Accounting Method?

What is the Main Purpose of the Dual Accounting Method?

A. To help you think twice about purchases.

B. To help you double check what you are spending your money on by confirming all receipts.

C. To record every transaction twice, reflecting them in accounts and in your budget.

D. To help detect errors in your budget.

The correct Answer is : D. To help detect errors in your budget

Explanation: The main purpose of the dual accounting method, also known as the double-entry system, is to ensure accurate financial recording by reflecting each transaction in at least two accounts. This process aids in the detection and correction of errors in the budget by providing a systematic check and balance mechanism.

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