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CREDIT TERMS
It is the agreement between a seller and buyer that lists the timing
and amount of payments the buyer will make in the future.
Common examples of credit terms:
2o.in/30 -this means that a buyer can avail a discount of 2%
of the price due if they pay within 10 days.If not,the buyer wil
have to pay the full amount 30 days from the date of sales invoice.
30025630 this means that a buyer can avail a discount of
3% if they pay within 10 days,2%if they pay within 15 days,and
no discount if they pay within 30 days.
> 2/EOM , n /60) -the buyer may avail 2%discount jf they pay by
the end of the month.If not,they have to pay the full amount 60
days from the date of sales invoice.
SALES DISCOUNTS
AdoboTrading sold merchandise with an invoice price of P15,000 with a
credit term gf( /10,n/ 30. —7
Accounts receivable - 15,000
Sales 15,000
To record sales on account.
Periodic the Purchases account and for transportation cost by debiting Transportation-
in or Freight in
Purchase Returns and Allowances account are maintained for returns
and Purchase Discount account to record the cash discount availed by the
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