This information relates to the stationery transactions of Wiltons for the year:
1 Stationery bought for cash, R200.
2 Stationery bought on credit, R300.
3 Stationery on hand at the end of the year, R150.

You are required to:
1 Show the entries for the year in accounts under the accounting equation under each of these assumptions: 

a. Stationery is treated as an expense at date of purchase.

b. Stationery is treated as an asset at the date of purchase.

2. Discuss the different approaches and decide which one you prefer.

3. Discuss whether the use of alternative methods makes any difference to the information regarding position or performance for the year.