To record the commencement of business, we need to identify the assets brought into the business and the corresponding capital introduced by the owner.
- Cash is an asset, and it is increasing, so it will be debited.
- Goods (Inventory) is an asset, and it is increasing, so it will be debited.
- Capital represents the owner's investment, and it is increasing, so it will be credited.
Step 1: Identify the accounts and amounts.
- Cash: ₹ 15,000
- Goods: ₹ 500
- Capital: ₹ 15,000 + ₹ 500 = ₹ 15,500
Step 2: Prepare the journal entry.
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Debit (₹) | Credit (₹) |
| :-------- | :------------------ | :--- | :-------- | :--------- |
| January 1 | Cash A/c Dr. | | 15,000 | |
| | Goods A/c Dr. | | 500 | |
| | To Capital A/c | | | 15,500 |
| | (Being business commenced with cash and goods) | | | |
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