Question

Slinky Company purchased merchandise on June 10, 2021, at a price of $26,000, subject to credit terms of 4/10, n/30. Slinky uses the net method for recording purchases and uses a perpetual inventory system. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase. 2. & 3. Prepare the journal entries to record the appropriate payment if the entire invoice is paid on June 18, 2021 and July 8, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is given below;

Explanation:

June 10.

Inventory    (26,000*.96)                Dr.$24,960

Accounts Payable                                                   Cr.$24,960

2.If payment is made on June 18,2021

Accounts Payable           Dr.$24,960

 Bank                                Cr.$24,960

3. If payment is made on July 8,2021

    Inventory  (26,000-24,960) Dr.$1,040

   Accounts Payable                  Cr.$1,040

    Accounts Payable (1,040+24,960) Dr.$26,000

    Bank                                                 Cr.$26,000

As the credit period of 10 days  for discount was not availed, therefore full amount payment will be made.