Question

On July 22, Peter sold $23,500 of inventory items on credit with the terms 2/15, net 30. Payment on $15,000 sales was received on August 1 and the remaining payment was received on August 12. Assuming Peter uses the gross method of accounting for sales discounts, which one of the following entries was made on August 1 to record the cash received?
a. Cash..........14,700
Sales Discount. 300
Accounts Receivable 15,000
b. Cash.... 15,000
Accounts Receivable. 15,000
c. Cash.... 14,700
Accounts Receivable 14,700
d. Accounts Receivable. 300
Sales Discount Forfeited.. 300

Answer 1

Answer:

Entries that were made on August 1 to record the cash received is :

a. Cash..........14,700

Sales Discount. 300

Accounts Receivable 15,000

Explanation:

When the Inventory items were sold the entries are :

Trade Receivables $23,500 (debit)

Sales Revenue $23,500 (credit)

When payment is received on August 1, the payment is made within the discount period and the customer is eligible for the 15% cash discount.Entries would be as follows :

Cash $14,700 (debit)

Discount allowed $300 (debit)

Trade Receivable $15,000 (credit)