S1: A triple column cash book has a discount column on both sides. S2: Discount allowed is debited and discount received is credited. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: A triple column cash book has a discount column on both sides. S2: Discount allowed is debited and discount received is credited. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A triple column cash book has cash, bank, and discount columns on both debit and credit sides. Discount allowed (an expense) is recorded on the debit side, and discount received (an income) is recorded on the credit side. Both are correct.

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