Basis of Difference | Trade Discount | Cash Discount |
Meaning | It is allowed when goods are purchase or sold. | It is allowed at the time of payment. |
Recording in books | It is recorded in invoice/bill but not in the books. | It is recorded in the discount column of the Cash Book’s debit side, if allowed, and credit side, if received. |
Purpose | It is allowed to increase sale. | It is allowed for earlier payment. |
Deduction | It is deducted from the list price of the goods. | It is not deducted from the price-list of the goods |