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There are two types of control account what are they?
sales ledger control account and purnchase ledger control account
Why are cash sales not recorded in the sales ledger control account?
a ledger account if made for credit sales.
Is it sales ledger control account and debtors control account are same?
Yes, the sales ledger control account and the debtors control account are essentially the same. Both terms refer to an account that summarizes all transactions related to credit sales and outstanding amounts owed by customers. This account serves to reconcile the total receivables recorded in the sales ledger with the general ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
What is control account control account?
A control account is a summary of the individual accounts in the subsidiary ledger(purchases or sales ledger) :)
Which ledger account is affected by an overcast inward journal?
sales ledger
There are two types of control account what are they?
sales ledger control account and purnchase ledger control account
Why are cash sales not recorded in the sales ledger control account?
a ledger account if made for credit sales.
Is it sales ledger control account and debtors control account are same?
Yes, the sales ledger control account and the debtors control account are essentially the same. Both terms refer to an account that summarizes all transactions related to credit sales and outstanding amounts owed by customers. This account serves to reconcile the total receivables recorded in the sales ledger with the general ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
What is control account control account?
A control account is a summary of the individual accounts in the subsidiary ledger(purchases or sales ledger) :)
Which ledger account is affected by an overcast inward journal?
sales ledger
Why are control account balances reported in external financial statements while subsidiary account balances are not?
A control account is a summary account in the general ledger. The details that support the balance in the summary account are contained in a subsidiary ledger-a ledger outside of the general ledger. The purpose of the control account is to keep the general ledger free of details, yet have the correct balance for the financial statements. For example, the Accounts Receivable account in the general ledger could be a control account. If it were a control account, the company would merely update the account with a few amounts, such as total collections for the day, total sales on account for the day, total returns and allowances for the day, etc. The details on each customer and each transaction would not be recorded in the Accounts Receivable control account in the general ledger. Rather, these details of the accounts receivable activity will be in the Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger. This works well because the employees working with the general ledger probably do not need to see the details for every sale or every collection transaction. However, the sales manager and the credit manager will need to know detailed information on individual customers, including whether a customer recently reduced their account balance. The company can provide these individuals with access to the Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger and can keep the general ledger free of a tremendous amount of detail. Sourced: http://blog.accountingcoach.com/accounts-receivable-control-account-subsidiary-ledger/ (second result after googling "Control account balances and Subsidiary account balances" ps: lrn2google)
Why do we have credit balance on the sales ledger control account?
A credit balance on the sales ledger control account typically indicates that a business has overpaid its customers or that there are unallocated payments or credits on the account. This can occur due to reasons such as customer returns, discounts applied, or prepayments made by customers. It may also suggest that the business needs to review its accounts receivable for any discrepancies or errors. Proper management of the sales ledger ensures accurate tracking of customer balances and financial health.
Is a control account part of the double entry system?
Yes. The balancing entry is passed in the self balancing ledger.For e.g. an increase in debtors due to sales will have the following entry passed- Debtors Ledger Adjustment a/c[In the general ledger] dr. To Sales a/c General Ledger Adjustment a/c[In the Debtors Ledger] dr. To Debtors Ledger Adjustment a/c[In The general Ledger]
How is subsidiary ledger different to the general ledger?
A subsidiary ledger is a group of similar accounts whose combined balances equal the balance in a specific general ledger account. The general ledger account that summarizes a subsidiary ledger's account balances is called a control account or master account. For example, an accounts receivable subsidiary ledger (customers' subsidiary ledger) includes a separate account for each customer who makes credit purchases. The combined balance of every account in this subsidiary ledger equals the balance of accounts receivable in the general ledger. Posting a debit or credit to a subsidiary ledger account and also to a general ledger control account does not violate the rule that total debit and credit entries must balance because subsidiary ledger accounts are not part of the general ledger; they are supplemental accounts that provide the detail to support the balance in a control account.
Is a refund to customer on the credit side of recivable ledger control account?
No, a refund to a customer is recorded on the debit side of the receivable ledger control account. This is because a refund decreases the amount owed by the customer, reducing the overall receivables. On the credit side, you would typically record sales or payments received.
Debit balance in the sales ledger set off against credit balances in the purchase ledger?
Its a contra settlement. for sales ledger control a/c ...we put contra settlement in the Cr side and in purchases ledger control a/c ..we put contra settlement in the Dr side
All sales on account are recorded in the?
All sales on account are recorded in the accounts receivable ledger. This ledger tracks amounts owed by customers for goods or services sold on credit, reflecting the company's outstanding receivables. Additionally, these sales are recorded in the general journal and subsequently posted to the general ledger, impacting both sales revenue and accounts receivable accounts.
