Prepare journal entries for retail store


Response to the following problem:

Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions for a retail store. Assume a perpetual inventory system.

Apr. 2 Purchased merchandise from Blue Company under the following terms: $3,600 price, invoice dated April 2, credit terms of 2y15, ny60, and FOB shipping point.

3 Paid $200 for shipping charges on the April 2 purchase.

4 Returned to Blue Company unacceptable merchandise that had an invoice price of $600.

17 Sent a check to Blue Company for the April 2 purchase, net of the discount and the returned merchandise.

18 Purchased merchandise from Fox Corp. under the following terms: $7,500 price, invoice dated April 18, credit terms of 2y10, ny30, and FOB destination.

21 After negotiations, received from Fox a $2,100 allowance on the April 18 purchase.        

28 Sent check to Fox paying for the April 18 purchase, net of the discount and allowance.

Solution Preview :

Prepared by a verified Expert
Accounting Basics: Prepare journal entries for retail store
Reference No:- TGS02134239

Now Priced at $20 (50% Discount)

Recommended (97%)

Rated (4.9/5)