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What is a remittance advice and how does it relate to the books of prime entry?

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A remittance advice accompanies a payment and lists the invoices being settled. It's a source document that helps the bookkeeper record cash received in the cash book and allocate it correctly to customer accounts in the sales ledger, reducing unallocated cash and posting errors.
Real-world example A customer's remittance advice lets the bookkeeper match a lump-sum receipt to the specific invoices it clears.

Common follow-ups: How does it aid cash allocation? | Which book of prime entry uses it?

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