what is mercentile system in accounting



what is mercentile system in accounting..

Answer / preethi.j

it is a system in which accounting entries are made on the
basis of amounts having become due for payment or
receipt.Inshort credit basis or accrual basis of
Accounting.since it is followed by merchants,trade &
industry ,termed as Mercantile system

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