Every entry on a Debit side must have a matching entry on a Credit side. The value for debits and credits must always be equal.
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When a business spends €2,000 from their bank (the credit) on wages they will gain €2,000 worth of labour (the debit).
Q24 Maeve Made Ltd sold goods for €22,000 on 16/02/27. There was no VAT on these sales. Post these transactions to the relevant ledger accounts below: Debit (Dr)
A/C Date Details € Date Details
Credit (Cr) €
Debit (Dr) Date Details € Date
A/C Details
Credit (Cr) €
Q25 Maeve Made Ltd purchased goods for resale costing €12,200 on 01/09/26. There was no VAT on these purchases. Post these transactions to the relevant ledger accounts below:
Debit (Dr) Date Details € Date A/C Details
Credit (Cr) €
Debit (Dr) Date Details € Date
A/C Details
Credit (Cr) €
Q26 On 31 March 2027, Party Pressies Ltd, lodged cash sales of €23,750. There was no VAT on these sales. Post these transactions to the relevant ledger accounts below: Debit (Dr)
A/C Date Details € Date Details
Credit (Cr) €
Debit (Dr) Date Details € Date
A/C Details
Credit (Cr) €
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STRAND 2 CHAPTER 25: Cash book, general ledgers and trial balance