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Question
Why is the evidence provided by source documents important to accounting?
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Solution
The evidence provided by the source document is important in the following manners:
1. It provides evidence that a transaction has actually occurred.
2. It provides important and relevant information about date, amount, parties involved and other details of a particular transaction.
3. It acts as a proof in the court of law.
4. It helps in verifying transactions during the auditing process.
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