Differentiate between source documents and vouchers - Recording of Transaction

Differentiate between source documents and vouchers









Basis of Difference Source Documents Vouchers
Meaning A source document is the original document that contains the details of a business transaction.voucher is a redeemable form of transaction bond that is worth a particular monetary value and can only be used on specific grounds.
PurposeIt is used for preparing accounting vouchersIt is used for analysing the transactions.
RecordingIt acts as a basis for preparing accounting voucher that helps in recording.It acts as a basis for recording transactions
PreparationIt is prepared at the time when an event or a transaction occurs.It can be prepared either when an event or a transaction occurs or later on.
Legality ValidityIt can be used as evidence in the court of law.It can be used for assessing the authentication of transactions.
Prepared ByIt is prepared by the persons who are directly involved in the transactions or who are authorised to prepare or approve these documents.It is prepared by the authorised persons or by the accountants.
ExamplesCash, memo, invoice and pay-in-slip, etc.Cash memo, invoice, pay-in-slip (if used as evidence), debit note, credit note, cash vouchers, transfer etc.




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