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Give two examples of contra entries.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 08 Jul, 2016, 09:51: AM
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Contra entry is a transaction which involves both cash and bank. Both debit aspect and credit aspect of a transaction get reflected in the cash book. For example:

  1. Cash received from debtors and deposited into bank
  2. Cash withdrawn from bank for office use
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