Cash discount and trade discount

are cash discount and trade discount really different in practical world? or just the same..
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This discussion clarifies the distinction between cash discounts and trade discounts. While both offer reductions, cash discounts are for prompt payment, whereas trade discounts are typically for bulk purchases. The conversation also touches upon how these discounts affect the booking of entries and the accounting treatment for each.

Cash discount is for cash transactions.

Trade discount s for credit transactions.

Yes both are different in practical world as well.
Trade Discount - Entities usually provide for bulk purchases
Cash Discount - For early payment
So on what amount we book the entry? after trade discount or after cash discount ?
Trade discount you may receive at the time of purchase or after a duration as credit note, in both the situation you need to reduced the purchase price if you are receiving the trade discount and cash discount always credit to profit and loss account

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