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Provision for discount on debtors is ____________.
Provision for discount on debtors is ____________.
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The correct option is C Debited to profit & loss account
A business enterprise allows discount to its debtors to encourage prompt payments. Discount likely to be allowed to customers in an accounting year can be estimated and provided for by creating a provision for discount on debtors. Provision for discount is made on good debtors which are arrived at by deducting further bad debts and the provision for doubtful debts. The following journal entry is recorded to create provision for discount on debtors:Profit and Loss A/c Dr. To Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c
A business enterprise allows discount to its debtors to encourage prompt payments. Discount likely to be allowed to customers in an accounting year can be estimated and provided for by creating a provision for discount on debtors. Provision for discount is made on good debtors which are arrived at by deducting further bad debts and the provision for doubtful debts. The following journal entry is recorded to create provision for discount on debtors:
Profit and Loss A/c Dr.
To Provision for Discount on Debtors A/c
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