Reference no: EM132983996
Aug 1: Received $11,500 cash from a debtor in full settlement of its account that had a balance of $11,750, the difference is to be treated as a term (settlement) discount.
Aug 3: Purchased 75 tints on credit for $4,875
Aug 8: Sold 100 tints for a total of $12,500 (before discount) on credit. The customer was given an initial trade discount of 5%, then the normal credit terms of 3/10 nil/30. The cost of sale is $6,000
Aug 20: Paid Utility bills (Water and electricity) for the month of August for $800
Aug 23: Paid creditors $8,500 in full settlement of account owing of $8,900, the difference is to be treated as a settlement discount.
Aug 30: Received the telephone account for the month of March for $550, the business will pay this account in Sept 5.
Problem 1: Explain in your own words the main difference between a term discount (sometimes called a settlement or cash discount) and a trade discount