General Ledger

Detailed account-wise classification

Account: Sundry Debtors

Personal Account

Closing Balance

₹3,15,200 (Dr)

Date Particulars J.F. Debit (₹) Credit (₹) Balance (₹)
01-Apr-2023 To Balance b/d - 2,45,000 - 2,45,000 Dr
12-Apr-2023 To Sales A/c (Inv #112) J-44 75,000 - 3,20,000 Dr
18-Apr-2023 By Cash A/c (Rec #98) CB-12 - 20,000 3,00,000 Dr
25-Apr-2023 To Sales A/c (Inv #118) J-45 35,000 - 3,35,000 Dr
28-Apr-2023 By Sales Return A/c J-46 - 19,800 3,15,200 Dr

Traditional Rules Applied

"Debit the receiver, Credit the giver"

As a Personal Account, every time a debtor receives goods on credit, their account is debited.

Modern Approach

Assets Account Rule

Increase in Asset is Debited. Decrease in Asset is Credited. Sundry Debtors represent current assets.