Which of the following items of expense involves actual cash payment?

A.

Discounts allowed

B.

Provision for depreciation

C.

Carriage outwards

D.

Allowance for doubtful debts

Correct answer is C

Carriage refers to the cost of transporting goods into a business from a supplier, as well as the cost of transporting goods from a business to its customers. Carriage outwards is the shipping and handling costs incurred by a company that is shipping goods to a customer.