i have a card swiping machine in my retail shop. now i required money to get stock so i have swiped my friend's credit card.
what is the accounting of swiping amount, is it unsecured loan or sale?
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This discussion explores the accounting treatment for using a friend's credit card to fund stock purchases for a retail shop. The user proposes debiting the bank account and bank charges, and crediting the friend's account as a current liability, assuming repayment within 12 months. They question accounting rules regarding the 12-month repayment period and whether the receipt is considered a sale if repayment is delayed.