Which of the following are possible reason for a credit balance on the sales ledger account of a customer?

Which of the following are possible reason for a credit balance on the sales ledger account of a customer?

(a) A contra entry between the sales ledger and the purchase ledger has been carried out for an amount in excess of the sales ledger balance

(b) A customer has returned goods subsequent to making payment for them

(c) A credit note has been issued in error

(d) A bad debt written off has subsequently been paid
A . (a) and (b) only
B . (a) and (c) only
C . (b), (c) and (d) only
D . All of the above – (a), (b), (c) and (d)

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Answer: D