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10 January, 06:41

Discounts taken by a buyer because of early payment are recorded on the seller's accounting records as Group of answer choices a. Purchases discount b. Sales discount c. Trade discount d. Early payment discount

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  1. 10 January, 07:24
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    B) Sales discount

    Explanation:

    For example, company A sells $100 in merchandise to company B on account under the following terms 2/10, n/30. The journal entry to record the initial transaction is:

    Dr Accounts receivable 100

    Cr Sales revenue 100

    If the buyer pays within the discount period, the journal entry should be:

    Dr Cash 98

    Dr Sales discount 2

    Cr Accounts receivable 100

    Sales discount is a contra revenue account that lowers sales revenue.
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