Question
Distinguish between Trade Discount and Cash Discount.

Answer

No.
Basic
Trade Discount
Cash Discount
1.
Nature
It is allowed on sale or purchase of certain quantity.
It is allowed on payment being made on or before a certain date.
2.
Nature of Transaction
It is allowed on both cash and credit sales or puechases.
It is allowed only on payment.
3.
Recording
Trade discount is not recorded separately in the books of account.
Cash discount is recorded separately in the books of account.
4.
Deduction from Invoice
The amount of the trade discount is deducted from the invoice.
It is not deducted from the invoice.
5.
Consideration
The consideration for allowance is purchases.
The consideration for allowance is payment.
6.
Relation
It is related to sale and purchase of goods.
It is related to payment.

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