alleryStart learning →Which is a drawback of keeping accounts on a single-entry basis?
ATheft and losses may go undetected
BCash book becomes unnecessary
CToo many ledgers are needed
DProfit cannot ever be found
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Theft and losses may go undetected
Without systematic records, theft and other losses are less likely to be detected.
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