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Single entry System Vs Double entry System.pptx
Single Entry System Vs
Double entry System
Dr.Lavanya M.R
Assistant Professor
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
Difference
Single Entry System Double Entry System
1. Transaction Recording
Records only one aspect of a
transaction (e.g., cash in or cash
out).
Records both debit and credit aspects
of every transaction.
2. Opening of accounts
Only personal accounts and cash
account are opened
All Personal, real and nominal
accounts are opened
Difference
Single Entry System Double Entry System
3. Complexity
Simple and easy to use; requires
minimal accounting knowledge.
More complex; requires expertise in
accounting.
4. Completeness
Provides incomplete
records; primarily tracks cash and
personal accounts.
Provides complete records of all
types of accounts (personal, real, and
nominal).
Difference
Single Entry System Double Entry System
5. Financial Statements
Cannot prepare a trial balance or a
balance sheet.
Prepares a trial balance and a full set of
financial statements (like the balance sheet
and income statement).
6. Accuracy and Control
Less reliable and prone to errors; difficult
to detect fraud.
More reliable, with better internal controls
and easier detection of errors and fraud.
Difference
Single Entry System Double Entry System
7. Accuracy and Control
Less reliable and prone to errors; difficult
to detect fraud.
More reliable, with better internal controls
and easier detection of errors and fraud.
8. Best Suited For
Small businesses and individuals. Large businesses and organizations that
need comprehensive financial reporting.

Single entry System Vs Double entry System.pptx

  • 1.
    Single Entry SystemVs Double entry System Dr.Lavanya M.R Assistant Professor Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
  • 2.
    Difference Single Entry SystemDouble Entry System 1. Transaction Recording Records only one aspect of a transaction (e.g., cash in or cash out). Records both debit and credit aspects of every transaction. 2. Opening of accounts Only personal accounts and cash account are opened All Personal, real and nominal accounts are opened
  • 3.
    Difference Single Entry SystemDouble Entry System 3. Complexity Simple and easy to use; requires minimal accounting knowledge. More complex; requires expertise in accounting. 4. Completeness Provides incomplete records; primarily tracks cash and personal accounts. Provides complete records of all types of accounts (personal, real, and nominal).
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    Difference Single Entry SystemDouble Entry System 5. Financial Statements Cannot prepare a trial balance or a balance sheet. Prepares a trial balance and a full set of financial statements (like the balance sheet and income statement). 6. Accuracy and Control Less reliable and prone to errors; difficult to detect fraud. More reliable, with better internal controls and easier detection of errors and fraud.
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    Difference Single Entry SystemDouble Entry System 7. Accuracy and Control Less reliable and prone to errors; difficult to detect fraud. More reliable, with better internal controls and easier detection of errors and fraud. 8. Best Suited For Small businesses and individuals. Large businesses and organizations that need comprehensive financial reporting.