This discussion clarifies the correct accounting head for recording discounts and rate differences on credit and debit notes. The consensus is to use the purchase or sales head as applicable, rather than a separate indirect income or expense account, especially when GST is involved. This ensures accurate reporting within sales and purchase figures.
17 January 2021
Under which accounting head ledger for Discount/ rate difference ledger should be created used for both credit note issued & credit note received as well as debit note issued & debit note recieved
17 January 2021
If gst is not applicable on this discount/rate difference amount then we should use purchase /sales a/c or indirect income / expenses a/c