What are two useful features of a cash book?

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Two useful features of a cash book are as follows:

It functions as a journal as well as a ledger.

It can be used as an alternative to the cash account for recording cash transactions.

Also read:

Cash Book

Cash Flow Statement

Ledger in Accounting

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30	Received from Anil ₹ 270 in cash and ₹ 540 by cheque.
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May 1	Cash at office ₹ 72.
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