Accounting · Bills of Exchange
When a bill of exchange is discounted with a commercial bank by the holder before its maturity, the bank deducts a certain amount called discount. If the bill is dishonored on the due date by the drawee, what is the immediate legal and accounting action the bank takes against the person who discounted the bill?
- 1The bank extends the period of the bill automatically by 30 days.
- 2The bank writes off the amount as a bad debt and claims insurance.
- 3The bank debits the account of the person who discounted the bill with the full amount of the bill plus noting charges.✓
- 4The bank sues the drawee directly and waits for court orders.
Correct answer
The bank debits the account of the person who discounted the bill with the full amount of the bill plus noting charges.
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