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- December 9, 2022 at 10:17 am #674074
Hi everyone!
I am studying FA module of ACCA .I was doing some exam exercises and I have a doubt in this question because I do not fully understand why discounts allowed is included on the credit side of the receivables control account. Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.
On 1 April 20X8 Brendon was owed $61,784 by his credit customers. During the year to 31 March 20X9 his credit sales totalled $660,846, discounts allowed totalled $11,945, irrecoverable debts were $6,150 and dishonoured cheques amounted to $250. The amount received from credit customers during the year was $655,135. On 31 March 20X9, Brendon was owed $52,278 from his credit customers.
What was the amount of interest was charged to credit customers for late payment during the year ended 31 March 20X9?
The answer is:2628
December 9, 2022 at 5:53 pm #674104If they give a discount to customers, then it means that the customer owes them less money.
The amount owed by customers is a debit balance on receivables, so when they owe us less we credit receivables.
Have you watched my free lectures on control accounts?
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