Sales Accounting - Recording Sales Discounts

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When a buyer takes advantage of a cash discount, Cash and Sales Discount should be debited, and Accounts Receivable should be credited.

Example: Invoice for $950 with terms 3/15, n/30 is paid early by the buyer.

Debit Cash $921.50

Debit Sales Discounts $28.50

Credit Accounts Receivable $950