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contra-expense

It's an expense, not a contra expense. If you don't pay the bill within the discount period, and you had recorded the original purchase at net (Purchase price less the early pay discount) then you have more expense, not less, when you don't pay on time.

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Q: What type of an account is a purchase discount?
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