Question

Select the most appropriate alternative from the alternatives given below and rewrite the statement.

The rent paid to the land lord should be debited to ______.
a) Drawing A/c
b) Cash A/c
c) Landlord A/c
d) Rent A/c

Answer 1

The rent paid to the land lord should be debited to Rent A/c.

Explanation:
The rent paid to the landlord is an expense. Thus, in adherence to the rule of nominal accounts, all such expenses and losses are to be debited; therefore, in this case, Rent A/c will be debited.