Question
What is a Credit Note?

Answer

A form or letter sent by a seller to a buyer, stating that a certain amount has been credited to the buyer's account.
A credit note is issued in various situations to correct a mistake, such as when:
  1. An invoice amount is overstated.
  2. Correct discount rate is not applied.
  3. Goods spoil within guaranty period.
  4. They do not meet the buyer's specifications and are returned. Also called credit memo.

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Prepare the Vouchers to be recorded in the books of M/s Elegant Furnitures, New Delhi:
2019
Particular
Jan-1
Bought furniture from Modern Furniture for cash vide Cash Memo No. 241*
7,500
Jan-8
Paid cash to Mani & Sons for purchase of 2 machines vide Cash Memo No. 1230*
5,000
Jan-20
Paid for conveyance
150
Jan-27
Sold old typewriter for cash vide cash receipt No. 314*
500
Transactions marked with * are subject to levy of CGST and SGST @ 6% each.
Pass entries in the books of Mukerjee & Sons. assuming all transactions have taken place within the state of Uttar Pradesh. Assume CGST @ 9% and SGST @ 9%.
2018
 
March 1
Purchased goods for ₹ 5,00,000 from Mehta Bros.
March 10
Sold goods for ₹ 8,00,000 to Munjal & Co.
March 15
Paid for advertisement ₹ 40,000 by cheque.
March 18
Purchased furniture for office use ₹ 50,000 and payment made by cheque.
March 25
Paid for printing and stationery ₹ 8,000.
March 31
Payment made of balance amount of GST.
What is a bank overdraft?
Open 'T' shape account of our Debtor 'Ram' and write the following transactions on proper side:
    (₹)
i. Sold goods to Ram on Credit 20,000
ii. Received from Ram 15,000
iii. Ram returned goods to us 3,000
iv. Again sold goods to Ram on Credit 10,000
v. Ram returned goods to us 1,000
Pass entries in the books of Devdhar & Bros. Odisha, assuming all transactions have been entered within the state, charging CGST and SGST @ 9% each:
2018
 
March 4
Purchased goods for ₹ 5,00,000 from Sunil Bros.
March 7
Goods returned to Sunil Bros. for ₹ 20,000
March 10
Sold goods to Mehta & Co. for ₹ 8,00,000
March 12
Goods returned by Mehta & Co. for ₹ 30,000
March 20
Goods withdrawn by Proprietor for personal use ₹ 10,000
March 25
Goods distributed as free samples ₹ 5,000
March 26
Paid advertisement expenses by cheque ₹ 20,000
March 31
Payment made of balance amount of GST.
Why are the rules of debit and credit same for both liability and capital?
On 1st April, 2019, the position of Rahman was as follows: Cash-in Hand ₹ 11,200; Cash at bank ₹ 2,57,600; Bills Receivable ₹ 68,800; Jai Ram (Dr.) ₹ 16,000; Ram Kumar (Dr.) ₹ 48,080; Office Furniture ₹ 52,800; Stock-in-Trade ₹ 4,16,000; Doulat Ram (Cr.) ₹ 1,74,720, Hari Ram (Cr.) ₹ 2,16,960; Bills Payable ₹ 80,000. What was the amount of capital of Rahman on that date? Pass the Journal entry to Open his books.
Distinguish between Reserve and Provoision on the basis of:
  1. Basic Nature.
  2. Effect on taxable Profits.
  3. Use for payment of Dividend.
What is the purpose of posting J.F. numbers at the time entries are posted to the accounts.
Mohit has the following transactions, prepare accounting equation:
a.
Business started with cash
₹ 1,75,000
b.
Purchased goods from Rohit
₹ 50,000
c.
Sales goods on credit to Manish (Costing ₹ 17,500)
₹ 20,000
d.
Purchased furniture for office use
₹ 10,000
e.
Cash paid to Rohit in full settlement
₹ 48,500
f.
Cash received from Manish
₹ 20,000
g.
Rent paid
₹ 1,000
h.
Cash withdrew for personal use
₹ 3,000
(Ans: Cash ₹ 1,32,500 + Goods ₹ 32,500 + Furniture ₹ 10,000 = ₹ 1,75,000; Liabilition = Capital ₹ 1,75,000)