Question
What is difference between trade discount and cash discount?

Answer

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 price-list of the goods.
It is not deducted from the price-list of the goods.

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