Rahman is a debtor in the books of Goldy. On 1 April 2010 the balance on the account of Rahman was $300. The following transactions related to the account of Rahman for the month of April 2010. April 6 Sold goods to Rahman, list price $500; allowed 20% trade discount. 12 Rahman returned goods bought on 6 April, list price $150. 18 Sold goods to Rahman, list price $200; allowed 15% trade discount. 30 Rahman paid the balance on his account on 1 April by cheque and was allowed 3% cash discount. On 20 April, Goldy received the following bank statement. Dr Cr Balance $ $ $ April 1 Balance b/d 650 Cr 8 Pacific Traders 1500 2150 Cr 12 Kwan 730 1420 Cr 15 Interest 12 1408 Cr 16 Credit transfer (dividends) 130 1538 Cr
- (a)Prepare the account of Rahman in the books of Goldy for the month of April 2010. Balance the account and bring down the balance on 1 May 2010.[7]
- (b)(i)State two reasons why trade discount was given to Rahman.[2]
- (b)(ii)Name the book of prime entry in which Goldy will record the transaction on 12 April.[1]
- (b)(iii)Name the document which would be issued by Goldy for the returned goods on 12 April.[1]
- (c)Update the cash book for Goldy on 20 April. Balance the cash book on that date.[4]
- (d)Prepare the bank reconciliation statement at 20 April.[4]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] April 1 Balance b/d 300
- [1] April 6 Sales 400
- [1] April 18 Sales 170
- [1] April 12 Sales Returns 120
- [1] April 30 Bank 291
- [1] April 30 Discount Allowed 9
- [1] May 1 Balance b/d 450
- [2] Enables Rahman to make a profit on resale
- [2] Recognises Rahman as a regular and valued customer
- [2] Encourages Rahman to buy a greater quantity
- [2] Increase Goldy's sales volume
- [1] Sales Returns Journal or Sales Returns Day Book
- [1] Credit Note
- [1] April 15 Interest 12
- [1] April 16 Dividends 130
- [1] April 20 Balance c/d 1559
- [1] April 21 Balance b/d 1559
- [1] Balance as per Bank Statement 1538
- [1] Stanton & Co 96
- [1] Headland Garage 75
- [1] Balance as per cash book 1559
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