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If you are having to refund a customer money from an account receivable that means that
1. They overpaid on their account (or)
2. An entry error was made and they were over charged.
For example 1. Say Customer X paid you $500 on their account but only owed you $50. The original entry is going to give their AR a (credit balance) of $450. Because AR is an account receivable it maintains a Debit balance. To correct this and your company plans on paying them cash back (issuing a check), you will Issue the check for $450 and credit your cash account and debit their AR account. This entry will not effect revenue as it was an over payment and not actually recorded as Income.
If it's just an entry error, then simply correct it with an adjusting entry. Since the original entry is recorded as AR (debit) and Revenue (credit), reverse the entries for the adjustment amount noting why the adjusting entry was made. Since this was an entry error more than likely Income (revenue) was entered wrong as well.
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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.
Where does the sum of customers' unpaid balances that is compared to the general ledger balance comes from?
The sum of customers unpaid balance or balance of account receivables in the General Ledger usually comes from a subsidiary ledger which contains an individual account receivable for each customer, the total of these accounts are summed and placed in one single account in the "general ledger".
There are two types of control account what are they?
sales ledger control account and purnchase ledger 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.
Does the returns inwards affect the debtors control account in the general ledger?
Yes, returns inwards affect the debtors control account in the general ledger. When goods are returned by customers, it results in a reduction of accounts receivable, which is reflected in the debtors control account. This decrease is typically recorded as a debit entry to the returns inwards account and a corresponding credit entry to the debtors control account, thereby adjusting the total amount owed by customers.
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.
Where does the sum of customers' unpaid balances that is compared to the general ledger balance comes from?
The sum of customers unpaid balance or balance of account receivables in the General Ledger usually comes from a subsidiary ledger which contains an individual account receivable for each customer, the total of these accounts are summed and placed in one single account in the "general ledger".
There are two types of control account what are they?
sales ledger control account and purnchase ledger control account
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.
Does the returns inwards affect the debtors control account in the general ledger?
Yes, returns inwards affect the debtors control account in the general ledger. When goods are returned by customers, it results in a reduction of accounts receivable, which is reflected in the debtors control account. This decrease is typically recorded as a debit entry to the returns inwards account and a corresponding credit entry to the debtors control account, thereby adjusting the total amount owed by customers.
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.
What is control account control account?
A control account is a summary of the individual accounts in the subsidiary ledger(purchases or 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 are cash sales not recorded in the sales ledger control account?
a ledger account if made for credit sales.
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.
If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
