Vouching of Building N Bill Payable
Vouching of Building N Bill Payable
Vouching of Building N Bill Payable
PURCHASE OF BUILDING
AND
BILLS PAYABLE
Meaning of Vouching
The exercise of establishing and verifying the
accuracy and authenticity of the accounting entries
passed in the book of account with reliable evidences
are technically called 'vouching'. It means vouching
is the testing the truth of all the entries made in the
book of accounts.
It may be related to cash as well as trading
transactions.
Objectives of Vouching
1. Proper Evidence
The purpose vouching is to note that proper evidence
is available
for every entry. The signatures, initials and rubber
stamp are
evidence that document has been authorized and
checked.
2. Proper Authority
The purpose of vouching is to note that there is
proper authority
behind every transaction. In the absence of any
signature of
manager the transaction are not acceptable at all.
3. Right Period
The purpose of vouching is to check that date of the
4. Correct Amount
The purpose of vouching is to check that correct amounts have
been recorded in the entry. The vouching is useful to record only
correct amounts in the books of accounts.
5. Capitals and Revenue Analysis
The purpose of vouching is to examine the analysis of transaction
into capital and revenue. The expense relating to one year is
treated as revenue other wise it is called capital.
6. Purchase for Business
The purpose of vouching is to check that purchase relate to the
nature of business. The private purchase cannot be recorded as
business due to vouching.
7. Arithmetical Accuracy
The purpose of vouching is to see the arithmetical accuracy of
Books
of accounts. The auditor to confirm that books are accurate can
Check the total subtotals, casting and posting.
VOUCHING OF
PURCHASE OF BUILDING
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VOUCHING :1. Title deed
2. Mortgage deed in case of mortgage
property
3. Brokers note
4. Contract
5. Receipts
6. Architects certificate
7. Fixed asset register
8. Minutes of the directors meeting
Cont
CONTI
3. Test checking :- Auditors should
verify bills payable with creditors.
4. General Checking :Auditor should check the postings of
the bill payable. He should also check
the casts, cross casts and carry
forwards.
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