Series 2, Episode 8 – Control Accounts: Receivables & Payables
04 September 2025

Series 2, Episode 8 – Control Accounts: Receivables & Payables

Debit, Credit, Done!

About

In this episode of Debit, Credit, Done! we break down Control Accounts, focusing on the Receivables Ledger Control Account (RLCA) and the Payables Ledger Control Account (PLCA).

We’ll cover:

    What control accounts are and why they’re important

    The structure of RLCA and PLCA

    Worked examples with credit sales, discounts, payments, and irrecoverable debts

    How to reconcile RLCA and PLCA with the lists of balances

    AAT exam tips to avoid the most common errors

By the end, you’ll understand how control accounts act as a vital internal check and how to approach them in your AAT Level 3 exam.


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