What is a source document
It is the original record of a transaction which provides accounting personnel with the information they need to process the transaction properly
What is a business transaction?
It is a financial event that causes a change in financial position
What happens to source documents once they are not needed?
They are filed away because owners, managers, auditors, and others may want to ask questions
What is the objectivity Principle?
Transactions will be recorded on fact, not personal opinions or feelings