The following data has been from the books of Universal Controls plc for the month of May
Question:
The following data has been from the books of Universal Controls plc for the month of May 19-9:
$ | |||
1-May | Purchase ledger balances brought forward -dr | 405 | |
- cr | 6,210 | ||
Sales ledger balances brought forward -dr | 21,566 | ||
-cr | 975 | ||
31-May | Monthly totals of: | Purchase day book | 44,220 |
Purchase returns book | 2,630 | ||
Sales day book | 86,920 | ||
Sales returns book | 4,220 | ||
Cash book -cash paid to suppliers | 38,900 | ||
-cash received from debtors | 77,840 | ||
-discounts received column | 1,400 | ||
-discounts allowed column | 3,120 | ||
Dishonoured cheques | 784 | ||
Analysis of journal : | Bad debts written off | 1,260 | |
Sales ledger balances offset against purchase ledger balances – Contra Entry | 2,640 | ||
Debit balances on purchase ledger accounts at 31 May 19-9 | 600 | ||
Credit balances on sales ledger accounts at 31 May 19-9 | 800 |
Required
From the information given above prepare a sales ledger account and a purchase ledger control account for Universal Controls plc for the month of May 19-9.
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