what is the difference between cash discount and trade
discount.

what is the journal entry for purchase of 100000 giving
(a) 5% trade discount
(b) 5% cash discount.

Answer Posted / chintan shah

Difference between Cash Discount & Trade Discount

Cash Discount

Trade Discount

Cash Discount Account is opened in the ledger. Trade Discount account is not opened in the ledger.
Cash discount is granted by the supplier in the consideration of instant payment. Trade Discount is granted by the supplier from the list of goods or services on consideration of business.
It is allowed on payment of money. It is allowed on purchase of goods.
It is not shown in the invoice. It is shown by the way of deduction in the invoice.
It encourages prompt payment. It is allowed to encourage the sales.
This discount varies with the time period within which payment is received. This discount varies with the quantity of goods purchased.

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