Question 12
Purchase and Sale of GoodsThe purpose of issuing a credit note is to
- A.correct errors of overcharging
- B.correct errors of undercharging
- C.write off bad debts
- D.encourage immediate payment
- E.encourage bulk buying
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (correct errors of overcharging)
Explanation
A credit note reduces what the buyer owes, e.g. when he was overcharged or returned goods.