what is a contra entry how it is passed in journal and
cashbook

Answer Posted / balaji

contra entry is one where there has to be two corresponding entries for one transaction. when cash is deposited into bank, bank balance increases and cash balance decreases. in a multi column cash book, two corresponding entries has to be passed.

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