Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · The accounting system

The accounting system — practice question

On 1 January, Ann owed Sam $400. She settled the outstanding amount on 6 January, after deducting a $2\% cash discount. How would Ann record this?

  • Aaccount debited: bank $392; discount allowed $8 | account credited: Sam $400
  • Baccount debited: bank $392; discount received $8 | account credited: Sam $400
  • Caccount debited: Sam $400 | account credited: bank $392; discount allowed $8
  • Daccount debited: Sam $400 | account credited: bank $392; discount received $8

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