Purchase journal is kept to record ____________.

Cash sales

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Credit sales of assets

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Credit sales of goods

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Credit purchases

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Solution

The correct option is D Credit purchases
All credit purchases of goods are recorded in the purchase journal while cash purchases are recorded in cash book. Other purchases such as purchases of office equipment, furniture, building etc. are recorded in the journal proper if purchased on credit or in the cash book if purchased for cash.

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