Trade Payable Ledger Account Overview
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What was the initial amount credited to trade payable Eugene on January 6?

  • $100
  • $270
  • $6,000
  • $4,500 (correct)
  • What amount was debited to trade payable Eugene on January 12?

  • $6,000
  • $100
  • $4,500
  • $270 (correct)
  • How much cash did the business actually pay to settle the account with trade payable Eugene on January 29?

  • $5,760
  • $120
  • $5,880 (correct)
  • $6,000
  • What was the nature of the entry made on January 31?

    <p>Debit to trade payable Eugene for $100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of account does trade payable represent?

    <p>Liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the balance carried forward in the Trade Payable Ledger account on February 1?

    <p>$5,830 Cr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Dr' in the Trade Payable Ledger account represent?

    <p>Debit amount representing goods bought on credit for the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much cash was paid to supplier Eugene on January 29?

    <p>$5,880</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transaction indicates a return of goods purchased on credit?

    <p>$270 Inventory return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the trade discount of 10% not recorded in the ledger?

    <p>The business only records net amounts owed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of account does the Trade Payable Ledger represent?

    <p>Liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the amount of $100 on January 31 recorded?

    <p>As a debit note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the inventory cost was recorded for the January 6 purchase?

    <p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trade Payable Ledger Account

    • Trade Payable (TP) Ledger Account - A record of transactions with a specific supplier, in this case, 'Eugene'.
    • TP Account Columns:
      • Debit (Dr): Amount the business pays the supplier.
      • Credit (Cr): Amount the business owes the supplier (liability).
      • Balance (Bal): Remaining balance owed.
      • Source: Documents supporting the transaction (Invoice, Credit Note, Payment Voucher, Debit Note).
      • Date: The date of the transaction.
    • TP Account Particulars:
      • Inventory: Includes purchases and returns of goods.
      • Discount Received: Reduction in the amount payable to the supplier.
      • Cash in Hand/Cash at Bank: Indicates cash or bank transfers used to settle the debt.

    Trade Payable Account Example: Eugene

    • Beginning Balance (Jan 1): $7,500 owed to Eugene.
    • Purchases (Jan 6): Business buys goods worth 4,500(904,500 (90% of 4,500(905000, after 10% trade discount).
    • Returns (Jan 12): Business returns goods previously bought for 270(90270 (90% of 270(90300, after trade discount).
    • Payment (Jan 29): 6000owingtoEugeneissettledwitha6000 owing to Eugene is settled with a 6000owingtoEugeneissettledwitha120 cash discount.
    • Undercharge (Jan 31): Inventory previously purchased was underpriced, resulting in an increase of $100 in what is owed.
    • Ending Balance (Feb 1): $5,830 owed to Eugene.

    Trade Payable

    • Definition: A trade payable is a supplier whom the business purchased goods or services on credit from.

    • Nature: A liability, represented on a balance sheet as a credit.

    • Journal Entries: The following are examples of journal entries for trade payable transactions:

      • Purchase on Credit:
        • Debit: Inventory (asset increase)
        • Credit: Trade Payable (liability increase)
      • Returns to Supplier:
        • Debit: Trade Payable (liability decrease)
        • Credit: Inventory (asset decrease)
      • Cash Payment:
        • Debit: Trade Payable (liability decrease)
        • Credit: Cash in Hand/Cash at Bank (asset decrease)
        • Credit: Discount Received (revenue increase)
      • Undercharge Adjustment:
        • Debit: Inventory (asset increase)
        • Credit: Trade Payable (liability increase)

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    This quiz explores the features and functionalities of a Trade Payable Ledger Account, specifically focusing on transactions with the supplier, Eugene. Key concepts include debits, credits, balance calculations, and supporting documents such as invoices and payment vouchers.

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