Question 16 Marks
X sold goods to Y on 1.3.2017 for ₹ 12,000 and drew upon Y a bill of exchange for the same amount payable after two months. X immediately discounted the bill with his bank at 9% p.a. The maturity date of the bill was a non business day (holiday), therefore, X had to present the bill as per the provisions of the Indian Instruments Act, 1881. The bill was dishonoured by Y and X paid ₹ 45 as noting charges. Y settled the claim of X five days after the dishonour of the bill by a cheque which included interest @ 12% for the term of the bill.
Journalise the above transactions in the books of X and Y and prepare Y's account in the books of X and X's account in the books of Y.
Journalise the above transactions in the books of X and Y and prepare Y's account in the books of X and X's account in the books of Y.
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WN 1: Calculation of Discounting Charges,
Discounting Charges $=12,000\times\frac{9}{100}\times\frac{2}{12}=₹\ 180$
WN 2: Calculation of amount of Interest,
Amount of Interest $=12,045\times\frac{12}{100}\times\frac{2}{12}=₹\ 241$
Note: When due date falls on Public holiday or Sunday or Gazetted holiday (here May 4, 2017), then due date is preceding date (here May 03, 2017).
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Working Notes:
WN 1: Calculation of Discounting Charges,
Discounting Charges $=12,000\times\frac{9}{100}\times\frac{2}{12}=₹\ 180$
WN 2: Calculation of amount of Interest,
Amount of Interest $=12,045\times\frac{12}{100}\times\frac{2}{12}=₹\ 241$
Note: When due date falls on Public holiday or Sunday or Gazetted holiday (here May 4, 2017), then due date is preceding date (here May 03, 2017).













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