Question
What is difference between trade discount and cash discount?
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Basis of Difference
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Trade Discount
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Cash Discount
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Meaning
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It is allowed when goods are purchase or sold.
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It is allowed at the time of payment.
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Recording in books
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It is recorded in invoice/ bill but not in the books.
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It is recorded in the discount column of the Cash Book’s debit side, if allowed, and credit side, if received.
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Purpose
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It is allowed to increase sale.
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It is allowed for earlier payment.
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Deduction
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It is deducted from the price-list of the goods.
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It is not deducted from the price-list of the goods.
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| 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 |
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₹
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i.
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Manu started business with cash
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50,000
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ii.
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Bought furniture for
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500
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iii.
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Purchased goods on credit
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4,000
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iv.
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Sold goods on cash (cost ₹ 500) for
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700
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v.
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Received rent
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200
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vi.
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Purchased goods for cash
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1,000
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| vii. | Withdrew for personal use | 700 |
| viii. | Paid to creditors | 400 |
| ix. | Paid for salaries | 200 |