Here is a comprehensive Purchase Voucher Practical Assignment designed for accounting students. This practical scenario covers entering an incoming purchase bill, applying GST, and printing/saving the purchase receipt or voucher copy.
Student Practical Problem Statement
Scenario:On 10th April, ABC Enterprises purchased 10 Units of Laptop from Tech Supplies Pvt Ltd (a registered dealer) at ₹40,000 per unit.The supplier issued Supplier Invoice No. TS/2026/89.GST Applicable: Integrated GST (IGST) @ 18% (Interstate Purchase).
Step-by-Step Practical Procedure
Step 1: Create Required Master Ledgers & Stock Item
Navigate to Gateway of Tally:
- Supplier Ledger:
- Path:
Accounts Info>Ledgers>Create - Name: Tech Supplies Pvt Ltd
- Under: Sundry Creditors
- Set/Alter GST Details: Select
Yes> Party Type:Regular> Enter Supplier GSTIN.
- Purchase Ledger:
- Path:
Accounts Info>Ledgers>Create - Name: Interstate Purchase Account
- Under: Purchase Accounts
- Is GST Applicable: Applicable
- Tax Ledger:
- Path:
Accounts Info>Ledgers>Create - Name: Integrated Tax (IGST)
- Under: Duties & Taxes
- Type of Duty/Tax: GST | Tax Type: Integrated Tax
- Stock Item Creation:
- Path:
Inventory Info>Stock Items>Create - Name: Laptop
- Unit: Pcs (Pieces)
- Set/Alter GST Details:
Yes - Taxability: Taxable | Integrated Tax:
18%
Step 2: Record the Purchase Voucher Entry
- Go to Gateway of Tally > Accounting Vouchers.
- Press F9 (Purchase) to open the Purchase Voucher layout.
- Fill in the transaction details:
| Field Name | Student Input / Action |
| Supplier Invoice No. | TS/2026/89 |
| Date | 10-Apr-2026 |
| Party A/c Name | Select Tech Supplies Pvt Ltd |
| Purchase Ledger | Select Interstate Purchase Account |
| Name of Item | Select Laptop |
| Quantity & Rate | Enter 10 Pcs @ ₹40,000 (Amount auto-calculates to ₹4,00,000) |
| Tax Ledger | Below the stock item, select Integrated Tax (IGST) (Auto-calculates ₹72,000) |
- Press Enter to accept and save the voucher (Accept? Yes).
Step 3: Print / Preview the Purchase Document
- From Gateway of Tally, go to Display > Day Book.
- Select and open the newly created Purchase Voucher.
- Press ALT + P (or click Print at the top menu bar).
- Press ALT + I to enable With Print Preview mode.
- Press Enter / Y to view the Purchase Voucher on screen.
- Press ALT + Z inside the preview window to zoom in and verify details.
Transaction Summary & Verification Table
| Particulars | Qty | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) |
| Laptop | 10 Pcs | 40,000 | 4,00,000 |
| IGST @ 18% | — | — | 72,000 |
| Total Bill Amount | 4,72,000 |
Student Exercise Question
Task for Student: Try changing the transaction from an interstate supplier to a local supplier in the same state. Which two tax ledgers should be applied instead of IGST?