Restaurant
Customer Refund (Cash)
Issuing a cash refund to a dissatisfied customer for a meal that was returned.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Returns & Allowances | Contra-Revenue (+) | 50.00 | - |
| Sales Tax Payable (VAT) | Liability (-) | 8.00 | - |
| Cash in Hand | Asset (-) | - | 58.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Using Sales Returns (not a direct debit to Revenue) lets you track the volume of refunds as a KPI. VAT must also be reversed since no taxable supply ultimately occurred.
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