Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which of the following would be considered a source document in an accounting system?
budget
sales receipt
checks
purchase order
payroll records
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Explanation:

• Sales receipt: Provides evidence of a sales transaction, used to record revenue.
• Checks: Document payments made, used for recording cash outflows.
• Purchase order: Initiates a purchase, serves as a source for recording purchase commitments.
• Payroll records: Document employee earnings and deductions, used for payroll accounting.
• Budget: Is a planning tool, not a source document (source documents record actual transactions).

Answer:

B. Sales receipt, C. Checks, D. Purchase order, E. Payroll records