Question

The adjusted trial balance of Lopez Company shows the following data pertaining to sales at the end of its fiscal year, October 31, 2014: Sales Revenue $852,850, Delivery Expense $13,380, Sales Returns and Allowances $24,030, and Sales Discounts $12,760.
A) Prepare the revenues section of the income statement.
B) Prepare separate closing entries for (1) sales and (2) the contra accounts to sales.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Prepare the revenues section of the income statement.

                                     Lopez Company

         Income Statement for the year ended MM DD, YY

Sales Revenue                              $852,850

-Sales Returns and Allowances   $24,030

-Sales Discounts                           $12,760

= Net Sales                                   $816,060

B) Prepare separate closing entries for

(1) sales

                                                          Dr.                 Cr.

Sales                                            $852,850

Income Summary                                               $852,850

(2) the contra accounts to sales.

                                                          Dr.                 Cr.

Income Summary                        $36,736

Sales Returns and Allowances                         $24,030

Sales Discount                                                   $12,706