Asked by Brian Henry on Apr 29, 2024

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Received payment, within the discount period, for merchandise sold previously. This will be recorded with:

A) a credit to an asset account.
B) a debit to a liability account.
C) a debit to Sales.
D) a credit to a contra-sales account.

Discount Period

The time frame within which a payment can be made at a reduced rate.

Asset Account

An account on a balance sheet representing resources owned by a company that have economic value.

Liability Account

A category in financial accounting that represents debts or obligations a company owes to others.

  • Understand various types of transactions in the accounts receivable process, including payments, discounts, and returns.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Receiving payment within the discount period for merchandise sold previously increases cash (an asset), which is recorded as a credit to an asset account to decrease the accounts receivable balance.