Question

The following selected transactions were completed by Air Systems Company during January of the current year. Air Systems Company uses the periodic inventory system.
Jan. 2 Purchased $18,200 of merchandise on account, FOB shipping point, terms 2/15, n/30.
5 Paid freight of $190 on the January 2 purchase.
6 Returned $2,750 of the merchandise purchased on January 2.
13 Sold merchandise on account, $37,300, FOB destination, 1/10, n/30. The cost of goods sold was $22,400.
15 Paid freight of $215 for the merchandise sold on January 13.
17 Paid for the purchase of January 2 less the return and discount.
23 Received payment on account for the sale of January 13 less the discount.
Journalize the entries to record the transactions of Air Systems Company.

Answer 1

Answer:

Date      Account Titles and Explanation         Debit      Credit

2-Jan     Purchase                                            $18,200

                    Accounts payable                                          $18,200

5-Jan     Freight In                                             $190

                     Cash                                                                $190

6-Jan     Accounts payable                               $2,750

                     Purchased return and allowance             $2,750

13-Jan   Account receivable                            $37,300

                   Sales                                                                $37,300

             Cost of goods sold                              $22,400

                    Merchandise Inventory                                   $22,400

15-Jan    Delivery expenses                               $215

                     Cash                                                               $215

17-Jan     Account payable                                $15,450

                      Purchase discount                                       $309

                       Cash                                                             $15,141

23-Jan    Cash                                                     $36,927

               Sales discount                                     $373

                     Account receivables                                     $37,300

The amount of cash received = $37,300 - {$37,300*1%} = 36,927

The amount of sale discount  = $37,300 - $ 36,927 = $373

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