Question

Sheridan Company signed a long-term non cancellable purchase commitment with a major supplier to purchase raw materials in 2021 at a cost of $1,001,800. At December 31, 2020, the raw materials to be purchased have a market value of $948,900. In 2021, Sheridan paid $1,001,800 to obtain the raw materials which were worth $948,900. Prepare the entry to record the purchase.

Answer 1

Answer:

Unrealized holding loss - Income (purchase commitments) $ 52,900 Dr

Estimated liability on purchase commitments ( $ 1,001,800 - $ 948,900 ) $ 52,900 Cr

Explanation:

Unrealized holding loss - Income (purchase commitments) $ 52,900 Dr

Estimated liability on purchase commitments ( $ 1,001,800 - $ 948,900 ) $ 52,900 Cr