Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Open Economy Macro Economics

Question:

An Indian real estate company receives rent from Microsoft company, a US based company. This transaction will be recorded on _ _ _ _  _  side of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ account.

Options:

Credit, Current

Debit, Capital

Credit, Capital

Debit, Current

Correct Answer:

Credit, Current

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : Credit, Current

  • In accounting, the term "current account" refers to the financial statement that records transactions with foreign entities, such as imports, exports, services (like rent), and income (like interest and dividends).
  • When the Indian real estate company receives rent from Microsoft, it represents an inflow of foreign exchange (US dollars). This transaction will increase the credit balance in the current account, reflecting the receipt of funds from a foreign entity (Microsoft).