Renewal of Bills – Second Chance! 🔄
Scenario:
- Simran cannot pay on due date.
- She requests Raj: "Please cancel the old bill and take a new bill for 2 more months."
- Raj says: "Okay, but I will charge Interest for the extra time."
Process:
- Cancel the Old Bill (Dishonour Entry).
- Charge Interest (Due from Drawee).
- Receive Part Payment (If any).
- Draw New Bill (For Balance + Interest).
Journal Entries (Drawer's Books) 📝
1. Cancel Old Bill:
Drawee A/c ...Dr.
To B/R A/c
2. Charge Interest:
Drawee A/c ...Dr.
To Interest A/c (Income)
3. Receive Part Payment (Optional):
Cash A/c ...Dr.
To Drawee A/c
4. New Bill:
New B/R A/c ...Dr.
To Drawee A/c
Interest Calculation
Interest = Balance Amount × Rate/100 × Months/12. Example: ₹10,000 pending for 3 months @ 12% p.a. Interest = 10,000 × 12/100 × 3/12 = ₹300.
Quiz Time! 🎯
Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 5
1. Renewal of bill implies:
💡 Final Wisdom: "Renewal is a win-win. The Buyer gets time, the Seller gets Interest. But trust is shaken slightly." 🤝⚠️
Next up: Retiring under Rebate - Paying early! 🏃♂️
