The compilation of these Financial Statements Notes makes students exam preparation simpler and organised.
Provision for Discount on Debtors, Managers Commission and Interest on Capital
All items of adjustments that require incorporation in the accounts, need to be adjusted at the right place so that the correct value of items can be deciphered. Without such incorporation, it will be difficult to judge the right amount of profit or loss earned and incurred during a period and the value of assets and liabilities that should appear in the accounts. Let us take a look at the items of Provision for Discount on Debtors, Managers Commission, and Interest on Capital that impact the accounts of a firm.
Adjustments Related to Provision for Discount on Debtors
In accounting terms, the provision for discount on debtors shows the reserve amount for adjusting loss due to discount allowed to debtors. In order to receive payment faster from their customers, businessman provides a discount to those customers who pay before the maturity of the debt.
So, at the end of the year, we make provision for next year’s losses due to discounts allowed. Thus, this provision will be known as a provision for discount on debtors. The provision is made on the basis of past experience with customers. If the Debtors of the current period settle their accounts promptly in the succeeding period, a discount will have to be allowed by the firm.
The amount of discount is an expected loss and a provision has to be made for it in the Final Accounts relating to the current year. Thus, the discount that might be allowed on debts whose debts fall in the succeeding year is estimated.
It is shown on the debit side of the Profit and Loss Account and as the deduction from Debtors in the Balance Sheet. But always note that the amount of Provision is calculated only after deducting the amount of additional Bad Debts. Entry related to such an event is recorded as follows:
Adjustments Related to Manager’s Commission
Companies often may have to offer a fixed percentage of their net profit to managers in the form of commission. This is done to motivate and encourage them to generate more revenue for the company. Accounting treatment related to such an event is as follows:
Manager’s commission is shown as payable since it is calculated at the very end:
While paying off the commission:
For transferring the expense to the revenue statement:
Adjustments Related to Interest on Capital
In order to deduce a true picture of the business’ profit earning capability, it is a common trend to charge interest on capital. Journal entry for interest on capital includes two accounts, Capital Account & Interest on Capital Account.
Interest on capital is an expense for the firm and therefore, it is added to the capital of the proprietor thus, increasing his total capital in the business. Further, it is not paid in cash or by the bank. Related accounting entry for recording such interest is as follows:
Example:
Question:
Record the following events through a journal entry:
Provide 10% interest on capital at the end of the year to X when his contribution to the business is 1, 00,000.
Answer:
