In order to update ledger account on accrual basis,............... entries are made in the journal proper at the end of the accounting period.

Adjustment entry

The correct answer is option 2- Adjustment entry.

Adjustment Entries: In order to update ledger account on accrual basis, such entries are made at the end of the accounting period. Such as Rent outstanding, Prepaid insurance, Depreciation and Commission received in advance.

OTHER OPTIONS-

• Opening Entry: In order to open new set of books in the beginning of new accounting year and record therein opening balances of assets, liabilities and capital, the opening entry is made in the journal.

• Rectification entries: To rectify errors in recording transactions in the books of original entry and their posting to ledger accounts this journal is used.

• Transfer entries: Drawing account is transferred to capital account at the end of the accounting year. Expenses accounts and revenue accounts which are not balanced at the time of balancing are opened to record specific transactions. Accounts relating to operation of business such as Sales, Purchases, Opening Stock, Income, Gains and Expenses, etc., and drawing are closed at the end of the year and their Total/balances are transferred to Trading and Profit and Loss account by recording the journal entries. These are also called closing entries.