Answer:
a. Dr Inventory 68,894
Cr Accounts Payable 68,894
b.Dr Accounts Payable 8,820
Cr Inventory 8,820
c. Dr Accounts payable 60,074
Cr cash 60,074
d.
d1. Dr Inventory 1,201
Cr Accounts payable 1,201
d2. Dr Accounts payable 58,872
Cr Cash 58,872
Explanation:
Preparation of Journal entries
a. The purchase Journal entry
Dr Inventory 68,894
Cr Accounts Payable 68,894
[70,300(1-.02)]
[To record inventory net of discount if payment made within discount period amounting to 2% recorded]
b.The merchandise return Journal entry
Dr Accounts Payable 8,820
Cr Inventory 8,820
[9,000(1-.02)]
c. Journal entry to record the Payment within the discount period of 10 days
Dr Accounts payable 60,074
Cr cash 60,074
(68,894-8,820 = 60,074)
[To record payment to accounts payable due made within discount period]
d. Journal entry to record the payment that was made beyond the discount period of 10 days.
d1. Dr Inventory 1,201
Cr Accounts payable 1,201
[To record discount forfeited ]
d2. Dr Accounts payable 58,872
Cr Cash 58,872
Calculation for Net amount due for payment =68,894-8,820 = 60,074)
Gross amount = 60,074/(1-.02) = 58,872
Calculation for Discount forfeited
Discount forfeited= Gross amount *discount %
Discount forfeited= 60,074 *2%
Discount forfeited = 1,201
