Question

Foote Company recorded a purchase discount of $200 on merchandise the company had purchased on account a few days ago. Foote uses the perpetual inventory system. Which of the following answers reflects the effects of this event on the financial statements? Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Cash Flows Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity Revenue − Expense = Net Income A. n/a (200) 200 200 n/a n/a 200 OA B. n/a (200) 200 200 n/a 200 n/a C. (200) (200) n/a n/a n/a n/a (200) OA D. (200) (200) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Answer 1

Answer:

B. n/a (200) 200 200 n/a 200 n/a

Explanation:

A purchase discount is a contra-expense account which has a credit balance. Expenses have normal debit balances, so a credit balance will decrease the expenses incurred by the company.

E.g. you paid $100 within the discount period (2% discount)

Dr Accounts payable 100

    Cr Cash 98

    Cr Purchase discounts 2

This transaction doe snot affect assets, but it will decrease liabilities by $200 and increase R.E. by $200. Since this is a contra expense account, it will increase revenue and net income. It doesn't generate any additional cash flows.