The whole process of transferring entries from journal to ledger is called posting process.
Postings
The journal and the ledger contain the same information. But it's just arranged differently. So one organizes things by date and the other does it by account. First, you enter transactions into the journal. And then you 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 that information to the ledger.
transferring journal entries to ledger accounts
good to sent
A Columnar Journal is an alternative journal form that is designed with special columns for entries to accounts which are used often and an 'Other Accounts' column for entries to accounts for which a special column has not been provided. Columnar Journals can also be called 'Synoptic Journals' and/or 'Combination Journals'.
posting
Debit cash / bank 425Credit accounts receivable 425
Posting
transferring journal entries to ledger accounts
Posting the entries to create a Trial Balance.
good to sent
closing entries
closing entries
A Columnar Journal is an alternative journal form that is designed with special columns for entries to accounts which are used often and an 'Other Accounts' column for entries to accounts for which a special column has not been provided. Columnar Journals can also be called 'Synoptic Journals' and/or 'Combination Journals'.
posting
Debit cash / bank 425Credit accounts receivable 425
Yes it is necessary to post all journal entries otherwise no proper books of accounts will be maintained and no accurate financial information will be available.
Retained earnings
debit accounts receivablecredit sales revenue