Empties Classification and Management
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What defines non-returnable empties?

  • They are charged separately from the contents.
  • Their cost is included in the cost of contents and are not returned. (correct)
  • They must be returned within a specified period.
  • They can be returned for a refund.
  • Which category of empties allows for a refund if returned in good condition?

  • Serviceable Empties
  • Non-returnable Empties
  • Optionally Returnable Empties (correct)
  • Returnable Empties
  • What should be done with unserviceable empties?

  • They should be returned to the supplying firms.
  • They should be kept in Group 98 under Class 'S'.
  • They should be stored in a special ledger.
  • They should be classified as scrap under appropriate headings. (correct)
  • How are non-returnable empties recorded in ledgers?

    <p>They are not recorded in separate ledgers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if returnable empties are not returned in good condition?

    <p>The cost must be paid to the supplying firms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group should serviceable empties be held in stock?

    <p>Group 98 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the cost when materials using non-returnable empties are issued?

    <p>The cost of materials plus the cost of empties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the empties are returned in poor condition?

    <p>Submit an Advice Note of Returned Stores after valuing the empties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document should be prepared to credit the firm for returning empties?

    <p>A Receipt Note that quotes the original Receipt Note. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for noting the payment made to the firm in the register?

    <p>The Stores Accounts Officer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should adjustments for non-returned empties be made?

    <p>Within one month of the due date for returning empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of posting Receipt and Issue Notes in the priced ledger?

    <p>To provide a record for future audits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with empties left in the depot due to retail or other issues?

    <p>They should be taken into stock at scrap rates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should materials supplied directly to consuming departments be handled in terms of empties?

    <p>They should be returned to the stores depot following the returned stores procedure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should the Receipt Note include regarding the cost of empties?

    <p>The cost of the contents separately from the cost of the empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When issuing empties along with materials, how should the issue note be recorded?

    <p>Separate entries for contents and empties should be made. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if empties are returned in good condition within the specified time?

    <p>Their cost will be credited to the indenting departments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can empties be returned to suppliers?

    <p>If they are returned in good condition within a specified period. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done in the numerical ledger regarding the empties?

    <p>They must be accounted under a separate heading. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Stores Accounts Officer regarding empties?

    <p>To account for the empties in the priced ledgers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for firms supplying materials regarding the cost of empties?

    <p>They should refund the full cost if returned in good condition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the empties upon their return?

    <p>They should be promptly returned to the firms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Advice of Direct Supply of Optionally Returnable empties?

    <p>To inform about the empties being returned. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which detail is NOT required on the Advice form?

    <p>Reason for returning goods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should receive a copy of the return advice?

    <p>The Stores Accounts Officer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main record mentioned for monitoring the return of the empties?

    <p>S. 1714 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information regarding the empties is crucial on the advice form?

    <p>Quantity and rate of the empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded to track the transmission of empties to the firms?

    <p>The advice postings in a manuscript register. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece of information is NOT typically included in the return of empties?

    <p>Cost of the empties to the department. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is indicated regarding the term 'Optionally Returnable'?

    <p>It can be struck out if not required. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the empty return process does the Controller of Stores oversee?

    <p>The return dates and conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently should the verification staff check the filed advices in the Stores Accounts Office?

    <p>Once in three months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be included on the Advice Notes for Returned Stores?

    <p>Full particulars of the original Receipt Note (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about returnable empties according to the content?

    <p>There is an agreement to return them in good condition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document should the Depot Officer maintain for tracking the receipt and return of empties?

    <p>Manuscript Register (Form S. 1716) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What endorsement should the issue notes bear regarding the return of empties?

    <p>Debits will be raised if not returned in good condition within a specified timeframe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form should be used when empties are returned by the indenting departments?

    <p>Form S. 1718 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the empties are not returned within the specified period?

    <p>Cost of the empties is borne by the railway. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the manuscript register regarding the return of empties?

    <p>Particulars of receipt, issue, and subsequent return (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Advice Notes for Returned Stores?

    <p>Description of the storage facility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the numerical and priced ledgers reflect regarding the contents of the empties?

    <p>The ledgers should exclude the empties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 4th foil of the form prepared for returned empties?

    <p>To serve as a records copy for the Accounts Office (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Depot Officer do immediately after making entries in his register regarding returned empties?

    <p>Promptly send the empties on to the firms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must verification staff check the records for returned empties in the Accounts Office?

    <p>At least once every three months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Depot Officer obtain from the firms when returning empties?

    <p>Proper acknowledgment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate when returning empties to the firms?

    <p>Making entries in the ledgers for returned stores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification for empties that include their cost with the contents but do not require direct payment if returned within a specified period?

    <p>Optionally Returnable Empties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which accounting category should serviceable empties be recorded according to the classification provided?

    <p>Class 'S' under Group 98 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper procedure if non-returnable empties are returned by the indenting departments?

    <p>They should be credited at scrap rates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with unserviceable empties according to the provided classifications?

    <p>They should be categorized as scrap. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are credits issued for returned empties in the stores depots?

    <p>After inspection of the empties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the costs of materials and non-returnable empties when materials are issued to departments?

    <p>The full cost of materials includes the cost of non-returnable empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to returnable empties that are not returned in good condition within the agreed timeframe?

    <p>The cost of the empties becomes payable to the firm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if empties are left in the depot due to issues like retail?

    <p>They should be recorded at scrap rates in the Adjustment Account. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure should be adopted when consuming departments return direct supply empties?

    <p>The procedure for 'returned stores' should be followed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific detail must be included on the Receipt Note regarding the empties?

    <p>The cost of the contents separate from the cost of the empties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Depot Officer do about the contents and the empties on ledgers?

    <p>Distinguish between contents and empties in different entries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the indenting departments be informed about the return of empties?

    <p>They need to be informed of the time limit for returning the empties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is typically set for firms supplying materials regarding the empties?

    <p>They should refund the full cost if returned in good condition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be accounted for in the numerical ledger for returned empties?

    <p>The particulars of the empties under a separate head. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Stores Accounts Officer do regarding the pricing of empties?

    <p>Account for both empties and contents separately. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained for tracking the receipt and return of empties?

    <p>A manuscript register regarding the return of empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the information regarding the return of empties on the manuscript register?

    <p>It should be used to monitor the return process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Advice form for returnable empties is correct?

    <p>It should specify the rate and quantity of each empty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if the empties are not returned to the firm within the due date?

    <p>Necessary adjustments should be recorded. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of returning an empty after the stipulated time and in unserviceable condition?

    <p>It should be treated as scrap and accounted for as such. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of details must be provided in the Advice of Direct Supply form?

    <p>Purchase order number and date. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is primarily responsible for maintaining a list of priced ledgers for optionally returnable empties?

    <p>Stores Accounts Officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common requirement for the Advice Note regarding returned empties?

    <p>The contact details of the firm's CEO. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What oversight does the Controller of Stores have in relation to the empty return process?

    <p>Ensuring timely adjustments are made. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should serviceable empties returned after the specified time be recorded?

    <p>In a separate numerical ledger card from the original entry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Accounts Officer do to ensure timely return of empties to firms?

    <p>Review the priced ledgers regularly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which detail should be excluded from the Advice form for option returnable empties?

    <p>Estimated lifespan of the empties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must adjustments for non-returned empties be made by the Depot Officer?

    <p>Immediately after discovering the non-return. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the Receipt Note in the context of returnable empties?

    <p>To track the costs associated with returned empties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action indicates the transaction when empties are returned to firms by the Depot Officer?

    <p>It is treated as minus receipts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Stores Accounts Officer play in the process of managing empties?

    <p>Recording all adjustments made in financial ledgers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for processing the return of once issued, optionable returnable empties?

    <p>Providing endorsement on Receipt Notes requesting return. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to the empties listed on the Advice form after they are returned?

    <p>They should be accounted for on the ledger as returned. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate credit rate provided when empties are returned in good condition within the specified time?

    <p>At a predetermined rate communicated when they were issued. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the Advice Notes for Returned Stores regarding returnable empties?

    <p>Confirmation of the empty condition upon return. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with empties that are unserviceable and returned?

    <p>They should be treated as scrap and accounted accordingly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Classes of Empties

    Empties are categorized into non-returnable, optionally returnable, and returnable.

    Non-returnable Empties

    Empties whose cost is included in the product's price; they are not returned.

    Optionally Returnable Empties

    Empties where the cost is charged but the supplier might refund if returned, within a timeframe.

    Returnable Empties

    Empties not initially included in the product's price; their cost is paid if not returned in good condition and time.

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    Serviceable Empties

    Empties usable to hold materials again. These are kept in a special store.

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    Unserviceable Empties

    Empties that cannot carry materials anymore, considered 'scrap'.

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    Non-returnable empty ledger

    No separate ledger is needed because cost is included with product price.

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    Empties Disposal

    When empty containers are left in the depot due to retail, issue, or other reasons, they should be treated as scrap and credited to the Stock Adjustment Account.

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    Direct Supplies

    Materials delivered straight to the consuming department without passing through the store depot are called Direct Supplies.

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    Returned Stores

    Empties from Direct Supplies should be returned to the usual drawing store depot, and the 'returned stores' procedure should be followed.

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    Supplier Option Returns

    Some suppliers charge separately for empties but offer refunds for returns in good condition within a stipulated time.

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    Receipt Note Detail

    Receipt Notes should separately list the cost of the contents and the cost of empties when the latter are charged by the supplier.

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    Empties Numerical Ledger

    The particulars of empties are recorded in a numerical ledger under a separate heading in Class 'S.'

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    Empties Issue to Departments

    When empties are issued along with materials to departments, separate entries are made for the contents and empties in both numerical and priced ledgers.

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    Empties Return Credit

    Departments returning empties in good condition within a specific timeframe will receive credit for the cost of the empties.

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    Empties Return Timeframe

    The return timeframe for empties should be sufficient for the depot to return them to the supplier within the stipulated time.

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    Advice of Direct Supply

    A form used to inform the depot and accounts officer about the direct supply of optionally returnable empties to a department, indicating the empties will be returned.

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    Form No. 31713

    The official form used for advising the depot and accounts officer about the direct supply of optionally returnable empties.

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    Empties Return Process

    Empties should be promptly returned to the supplying firm, and the necessary adjustments are made to the accounts.

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    Manuscript Register (S. 1714)

    A physical register maintained by the depot to track the return of empties by consuming departments and record their transmission to the firms.

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    Due Date of Return

    The specified date by which the empties should be returned to the supplying firm.

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    Controller of Stores

    The person responsible for overseeing and managing the stores department, including the empties return process.

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    Empties Category

    Classification of empties based on their reusability and return policy. Includes non-returnable, optionally returnable, and returnable.

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    What happens when empties aren't returned?

    If empties aren't returned on time or are damaged, the department must submit an Advice Note to get them valued as scrap, crediting the returning department.

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    How are firms credited for returned empties?

    A Receipt Note is created crediting the firm for the empties, quoting the original Receipt Note for both empties and contents. An Issue Note debits the department for the original cost.

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    Where to record empties adjustments?

    The priced ledger is used to record adjustments related to empties. The register (S. 1716) tracks the submission of vouchers to the Stores Accounts Officer.

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    What happens after the Accounts Officer makes payment for empties?

    Once the Accounts Officer pays the firm, the Stores Accounts Officer notifies the Depot Officer, who then notes it in the register (S. 1716).

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    How are departments held accountable?

    Departments failing to return empties are adjusted for the cost within a month. The Depot Officer also inspects the register (S. 1716) monthly.

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    Empties Issue

    When returnable empties are issued along with materials to departments, separate entries are made for the contents and empties in both numerical and priced ledgers.

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    Empties Credit

    Departments returning empties in good condition within the specified timeframe will receive credit for the cost of the empties.

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    Advice Note for Returned Stores

    Used for returning optionally returnable empties to the stores depot. It should show details of the original Receipt Note, the supplier, and the minus Receipt Note issued for returning the empties.

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    Empties Ledger

    A ledger used to track the receipt and issue of empties. Separate pages should be set apart for empties related to each Receipt Note.

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    Empties Verification

    The verification staff checks the empties received by the Stores Accounts Office periodically and no less than once every three months. Any irregularities are reported to the Accounts Offices for necessary action.

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    Empties Timeframe

    The specified period within which returnable empties should be returned to the supplying firm. If not returned within this timeframe or not in good condition, the railway bears the cost.

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    Debit Against Department

    If returnable empties are not returned within the stipulated period, a debit is raised against the indenting department at a specified rate per empty.

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    Empty Container Disposal

    When empty containers, like barrels or drums, are left in the depot due to various reasons (like not being used or sold), they are treated as scrap materials. Their cost is credited to the Stock Adjustment Account.

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    Empties Return Procedure

    When returning empties, departments must ensure they're in good condition and within the specified timeframe.

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    Credit for Unreturned Empties

    When empties aren't returned on time or are damaged, the department is credited at scrap value.

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    Direct Supplies - Empties

    When materials are supplied directly to departments, they should return empties to the regular store depot.

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    Advice Note for Returned Empties

    Used when returning optionally returnable empties to the store depot. It details the original Receipt Note, supplier, and minus Receipt Note.

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    What's a Returned Empties Memo?

    A document used to track the return of empty containers (like barrels or drums) to their supplier after the materials inside have been used. It's used when no debit was raised by the depot for the empties.

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    Empties - Free Service Way-bill or Railway Material Consignment Note

    When returning empty containers, you can use a Free Service Way-bill or Railway Material Consignment Note to transport them back to the supplier, which is handled as a free service.

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    Empties Memo - Who Gets the Copies?

    The Returned Empties Memo is made in four copies. The first goes to the returning officer, two to the depot officer, and the last to the Stores Accounts Officer.

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    What's an Empties Numerical Ledger?

    A ledger specifically designed to track the details of empty containers. This ledger should have a separate section for the empties related to each purchase order (Receipt Note).

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    What are 'Optionally Returnable Empties'?

    These are empties where the supplier charges for them, but they might refund the cost if you return them in good condition within a certain timeframe.

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    What's an 'Advice of Direct Supply' form for?

    This form is used to tell the depot and accounts officer that a department has received optionally returnable empties directly from a supplier and will return them.

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    What is 'Form No. 3 1713'?

    This is the official form used to advise the depot and accounts officer about the direct supply of optionally returnable empties and their planned return.

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    What is the 'Manuscript Register' (S. 1714) used for?

    The depot uses this register to track the return of empties by consuming departments and record when they were sent back to the suppliers.

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    What happens to empties if they're not returned?

    If empties are not returned on time or are damaged, the department must submit an Advice Note to get them valued as scrap and credit the returning department.

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    Where are empties-related adjustments recorded?

    The priced ledger is used to record adjustments related to empties. The register (S. 1716) tracks the submission of vouchers to the Stores Accounts Officer.

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    What happens after the Accounts Officer pays for returned empties?

    Once the Accounts Officer pays the firm, the Stores Accounts Officer notifies the Depot Officer, who then notes it in the register (S. 1716).

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    How are departments held accountable for empties?

    Departments failing to return empties are adjusted for the cost within a month. The Depot Officer also inspects the register (S. 1716) monthly.

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    What is the 'Advice Note for Returned Stores'?

    It is used for returning optionally returnable empties to the stores depot. The note includes details of the original Receipt Note, the supplier, and the minus Receipt Note issued for returning the empties.

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    Study Notes

    Empties Classification

    • Three categories of empties exist: non-returnable, optionally returnable, and returnable
    • Non-returnable empties' cost is included in the cost of their contents
    • Optionally returnable empties' cost is included with the contents, but are refundable if returned in good condition within a specified period.
    • Returnable empties are not charged initially, but the cost is payable if not returned in good condition within the specified time

    Serviceable Empties

    • Serviceable empties are stored in Group 98, Class 'S'
    • Unserviceable empties are categorized as scrap

    Non-Returnable Empties

    • No separate ledgers are needed for non-returnable empties
    • Cost is included in the material cost
    • When issued to departments, the full cost, including empties, is debited
    • If returned, credit is given at scrap rates, updating the appropriate ledger

    Empties Left in Depot

    • Empties left in the depot are taken into stock at scrap rates
    • Credit to stock adjustment account for these transactions

    Direct Supplies

    • Empties for direct supplies should be returned to the depot supplying the materials
    • Procedures for returned stores should be followed

    Empties Returnable to Suppliers

    • Suppliers separately charge for empties and offer refunds if returned in good condition within a specific period
    • Receipt notes should show content and empty costs separately
    • Content costs are entered on numerical ledgers; empty costs recorded in a separate ledger

    Issue to Departments

    • Issue notes should detail contents and empties
    • If empties are returned in good condition within the specified period, a credit is awarded to the department
    • A rubber stamp on issue notes specifies credit terms

    Return by Departments

    • Returned empties are treated like returned stores
    • Credit is given at the rate previously agreed upon, provided the return is within the stipulated time and in good condition
    • If returned late or are unserviceable, scrap rate credit is given (separate ledger)

    Return to Firms

    • Depot officer issues minus receipt notes for returned empties
    • Accounts officer tracks optionally returnable empties (at least monthly)

    Direct Supply

    • Departments receiving direct supplies are responsible for returning empties to the depot
    • Advice of direct supply form is used for this

    Advice Notes for Returned Stores

    • Used for tracking returned optionally returnable empties
    • Shows information about the original receipt note, firm, rate, due date, and minus receipt note

    Memo of Returned Empties

    • Used when no debit is raised by the depot
    • Used for empties that are not subject to a debit

    Issue to Departments

    • Issue notes include details of empties and contents
    • Issue notes specify debit terms if returned late or damaged

    Return of Empties by Departments

    • Follow the process for returned stores
    • Credit is awarded at previous agreed rates if returned in good condition within the stipulated time
    • Proper procedures for unserviceable empties applies

    Direct Supplies

    • Departments receiving direct supplies are required to return empties to the depot
    • Advice notes should be used for these returns

    Empties Rejected by Firms

    • If empties are rejected, they should be sent to the nearest depot, with appropriate accounting adjustments
    • If empties were optionally returnable, a different adjustment process applies

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    This quiz covers the classification of empties, including non-returnable, optionally returnable, and returnable types. Learn about the financial implications of each category and the management of serviceable and unserviceable empties. Understanding these concepts is crucial for proper inventory and cost management.

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