Determining the balance brought down (main) using receivable control account
1.On 1st/06/2019, AAA Co. Ltd accounts receivable control account depicted the following balances $245,400(DR) and $7,200
During the month of June, the following transactions were recorded in the respective book of accounts

On 30th/06/2019, the receivable control account had a credit balance (minor) of $2,040
Required
Determine the balance brought down (main) using receivable control account
SOLUTION

NB: Cash sales is not part of receivable control account hence it is not recorded.
2.On the same date of 1st/06/2019, AAA Co. ltd books of accounts showed the following balances b/f of accounts payable $123,000(DR)
Transactions in the month of June up to 30th 2019

Required
Determine the main balance brought down using the appropriate control account
SOLUTION

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