Trade and Cash Discounts
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the primary purpose of offering a trade discount?

  • To encourage prompt payment from customers.
  • To reward loyal customers with exclusive price reductions.
  • To increase sales volume by making products more attractive to a wider customer base. (correct)
  • To reduce the risk of bad debts associated with credit sales.
  • A company offers both trade and cash discounts. How are these discounts accounted for differently in journal entries?

  • Cash discount is deducted directly from the purchase amount, while trade discount is recorded separately as 'Discount Received'.
  • Both are recorded as separate debit entries.
  • Trade discount is deducted directly from the purchase amount, while cash discount is recorded separately as 'Discount Received'. (correct)
  • Both are recorded as separate credit entries.
  • A business purchases goods worth ₹50,000 with a 15% trade discount. What will be the journal entry to record this transaction?

  • Debit Purchases ₹50,000; Debit Discount Received ₹7,500; Credit Supplier ₹42,500
  • Debit Purchases ₹42,500; Credit Supplier ₹42,500 (correct)
  • Debit Purchases ₹57,500; Credit Supplier ₹57,500
  • Debit Purchases ₹50,000; Credit Supplier ₹50,000
  • A company sells goods to a customer for ₹80,000 with a 5% cash discount if paid within 10 days. If the customer pays within the stipulated time, what journal entries will the seller make?

    <p>Debit Cash ₹76,000; Debit Discount Allowed ₹4,000; Credit Sales ₹80,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which account is credited to record the benefit of a cash discount when a business purchases goods?

    <p>Discount Received (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A business sells goods to a client for ₹120,000 with a 10% trade discount and a 5% cash discount. If the client pays immediately, what amount of cash does the business receive?

    <p>₹102,600 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does offering a cash discount impact a seller's accounts receivable?

    <p>It decreases accounts receivable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a trade discount and a cash discount in terms of their impact on the final price paid by a customer?

    <p>Trade discounts always affect the final price, while cash discounts only affect the price if payment is made within a specific period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Discount

    A reduction in the price of goods or services.

    Trade Discount

    A discount given on MRP to increase sales, deducted directly from the purchase amount.

    Cash Discount

    A discount given mainly for cash transactions to avoid bad debts.

    Journal Entry for Trade Discount

    The purchase entry reflects the final amount after trade discount directly.

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    Journal Entry for Cash Discount

    Includes a separate entry labeled as 'Discount Received' in the journal.

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    Calculation for Trade Discount

    Calculate the discount on the list price and deduct it to find the payable amount.

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    Calculation for Cash Discount

    Calculate the cash discount from the already discounted price after trade discount.

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    Discount Impact on Journal Entries

    Discounts are treated differently; trade discounts affect the purchase amount, cash discounts appear separately.

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    Study Notes

    General Entries: Discount

    • Discount: A reduction in the price of goods or services.
    • Two types of discounts:
      • Trade discount
        • Given on MRP (Maximum Retail Price) or List Price to increase sales.
        • Offered to every customer.
        • Directly deducted from the purchase amount.
      • Cash discount
        • Given to avoid bad debts or credit sales.
        • Only offered if the transaction is in cash.
        • Not available for transactions on credit.
        • Deducted separately in journal entries.

    Purchases and Discounts

    • Trade discount:
      • Deducted directly from the amount in the journal entry.
      • It doesn't appear as a separate entry.
      • Example: If you buy goods worth ₹10,000 with a 10% trade discount, you'll pay ₹9,000 and the journal entry will only reflect the ₹9,000.
      • Journal Entry: Purchases account debit To the supplier's account.
    • Cash discount:
      • Deducted separately in the journal entry and labeled as Discount Received.
      • Journal Entry: Purchases account debit To Cash Account To Discount Received Account.
    • Example: You buy goods worth ₹20,000 at 10% trade discount and 10% cash discount.
      • Calculations:
        • Trade discount: 10% of ₹20,000 = ₹2,000, Amount remaining: ₹18,000
        • Cash discount: 10% of ₹18,000 = ₹1,800, Final amount paid: ₹16,200
      • Journal Entry: Purchases account debit (₹18,000) To Cash Account (₹16,200) To Discount Received (₹1,800).
    • Key Points:
      • If you buy goods and receive a discount, it is considered a benefit, so it is credited.
      • All expenses and losses are debited.

    Homework

    • Sales:
      • Trade discount is deducted directly from the amount.
      • Cash discount is shown separately with a label "Discount Allowed."
    • Journal Entries:
      • Seller's account debit To Purchases account
      • Seller's account debit To Cash account To Discount Allowed.
    • Transactions:
      • Goods sold to Neelam for ₹100,000.
      • Goods sold to Neelam for ₹100,000 with a 10% trade discount.
      • Goods sold to Neelam for ₹100,000 with a 10% cash discount.
      • Goods sold to Neelam for ₹100,000 with a 10% trade discount and 5% cash discount.

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    Learn about trade and cash discounts. Trade discounts are given on the MRP to increase sales and are deducted directly. Cash discounts are given to avoid bad debts and are only offered if the transaction is in cash.

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