Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Dual Aspect Concept in Bookkeeping:
- Assertion (A) is true: The Dual Aspect Concept is the cornerstone of modern double-entry bookkeeping, embodied in the fundamental balance sheet equation:
Every financial transaction has a dual debit and credit impact.
- Reason (R) is true and explains (A): Every financial transaction represents an economic exchange where one account receives a benefit (Debit) and another account confers/gives a benefit (Credit) of identical value, ensuring total debits always equal total credits.
- Conclusion: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A), making Option 1 correct.
Correct option: (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)