Question

[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Tracy Company, a manufacturer of air conditioners, sold 190 units to Thomas Company on November 17, 2021. The units have a list price of $300 each, but Thomas was given a 20% trade discount. The terms of the sale were 4/10, n/30. Thomas uses a perpetual inventory system. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entries to record the (a) purchase by Thomas on November 17 and (b) payment on November 26, 2021. Thomas uses the gross method of accounting for purchase discounts. 2. Prepare the journal entry for the payment, assuming instead that it was made on December 15, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer:

November 17, 2021

Merchandise : air conditioners $45,600 (debit)

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

November 26, 2021

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

Discount Received $1,824 (credit)

Cash $43,776 (credit)

December 15, 2021

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

Cash $45,600 (credit)

Explanation:

November 17, 2021

Merchandise : air conditioners $45,600 (debit)

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

Recognize the Merchandise and Accounts payable at the Purchase Price less trade discount. 190 units × $300 × 80% = $45,600

November 26, 2021

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

Discount Received $1,824 (credit)

Cash $43,776 (credit)

Payment is made within the discount period of 10 days and thus Thomas Company is eligible for a cash discount of 4%. Thomas Company will pay the amount owing less the 4% cash discount. $45,600 × 96% = $43,776.

December 15, 2021

Accounts Payable $45,600 (credit)

Cash $45,600 (credit)

Payment is made out of the discount period of 10 days and thus Thomas Company is  not eligible for the cash discount. Thomas Company will pay the full amount owing of $45,600.