[Debit] cash / bank
[credit] accounts receivable
[Debit] cash / bank [credit] accounts receivable
(Debit) Cash xxxx (Credit) Accounts receivable xxxx
(debit) A account 500 (Credit) C account 500
[Debit] Utility bill account xxxx [Credit] Cash / bank account xxxx
[Debit] Equipment account [Credit] Cash / bank
[Debit] cash / bank [credit] accounts receivable
Debit cash / bankCredit accounts receivable
(Debit) Cash xxxx (Credit) Accounts receivable xxxx
(debit) A account 500 (Credit) C account 500
[Debit] Utility bill account xxxx [Credit] Cash / bank account xxxx
[Debit] Equipment account [Credit] Cash / bank
[Debit] Truck account xxxx [Credit] Cash / bank xxxx
The journal entry for dividends paid to shareholders typically involves a debit to the Dividends Payable account and a credit to the Cash account. This reflects the reduction in liabilities as the company pays out dividends and the decrease in cash. For example, if a company pays $1,000 in dividends, the entry would be: Debit Dividends Payable $1,000 and Credit Cash $1,000. This transaction indicates that the company has fulfilled its obligation to distribute profits to its shareholders.
When a customer pays their account, the account receivable department needs to put the amount of the payment into the computer. A receipt should also be sent to the customer.
When a customer pays their account, the transaction is recorded by debiting the cash or bank account to reflect the increase in funds and crediting the accounts receivable to decrease the amount owed by the customer. This entry ensures that the financial records accurately represent the receipt of payment and the reduction of outstanding debts. Additionally, it may also involve updating the customer’s account balance and reflecting the payment in sales or revenue reports.
The journal entry for payment made to a creditor typically involves debiting the accounts payable account to reduce the liability and crediting the cash account to reflect the outflow of cash. For example, if a company pays $1,000 to a creditor, the entry would be: Debit Accounts Payable $1,000 Credit Cash $1,000 This entry decreases both the company's liabilities and its cash balance.
When a customer pays on an account it needs to be documented immediately and if paying in person a receipt of payments needs to be given to the person who is paying.