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APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for APA's FPC-Remote exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 1
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The journal is commonly referred to as the record of:

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Suggested Answer: C

A journal is known as the 'original entry' because transactions are first recorded here before posting to the ledger.

The general ledger is the final entry (B), not the journal.


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by Erick at Jul 05, 2025, 12:22 AM

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Valentine
2 months ago
I thought it was for final entries too, not just original.
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Dorothy
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about the original entries!
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Joana
2 months ago
The journal is the record of original entry.
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Ricki
3 months ago
Nope, definitely original entry!
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Felicia
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just for original entries?
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Shawana
3 months ago
I’m pretty confident that the journal is the original entry. It’s like the first place transactions get recorded, right?
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Marylin
3 months ago
I’m leaning towards cross-reference, but I might be mixing it up with something else we learned.
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Detra
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about the journal being the final entry, but that doesn't seem right now.
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Fausto
4 months ago
I think the journal is the original entry, but I'm not completely sure. It feels like we covered that in class.
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Dean
4 months ago
Based on my understanding, the journal is the record of the original entry that gets posted to the general ledger. So I'll select option C for this one.
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Jillian
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if the journal is the record of the original entry, the final entry, or something else. I'll have to review my notes before deciding.
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Cathrine
4 months ago
The journal is where we keep track of cross-references, right? I'm pretty confident that A is the correct answer here.
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Lera
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The journal could be the record of the final entry or a secondary entry too. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Bulah
5 months ago
I think the journal is the record of the original entry, so I'll go with option C.
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Angella
7 months ago
Haha, who would even think the journal is the record of secondary entry? That's just silly. Original entry is the way to go.
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Leonora
5 months ago
Cross-reference and final entry are important too, but the journal is all about the original entry.
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Billy
6 months ago
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would think it's the record of secondary entry.
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Chi
7 months ago
I agree, the journal is definitely the record of the original entry.
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Truman
7 months ago
Actually, the final entry is not the correct answer. It's the original entry that is recorded in the journal.
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Annamae
7 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be the final entry.
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Jina
7 months ago
I agree with Truman, the journal is commonly referred to as the record of original entry.
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Lisbeth
7 months ago
Hmm, I was thinking it might be the record of cross-reference, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Original entry sounds right.
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Hayley
6 months ago
C) Original entry
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Sanjuana
6 months ago
A) Cross-reference
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Lashonda
7 months ago
Original entry, definitely. Can't have a final entry without first recording the original, right?
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Ma
7 months ago
Yes, the original entry is crucial for accurate record-keeping.
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Arminda
7 months ago
I agree, the original entry is the foundation for all other entries.
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Novella
8 months ago
I'm pretty sure the journal is the record of original entry. That just makes the most sense to me.
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Herman
7 months ago
I agree, the journal is where the original entries are recorded.
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Apolonia
7 months ago
Yes, that's correct. The journal is commonly referred to as the record of original entry.
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Adelina
7 months ago
I think you're right, the journal is indeed the record of original entry.
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Truman
8 months ago
I think the journal is the record of original entry.
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