Question

On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $2,200 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $1,520. Vander uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On September 14, Jepson returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $190 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $135. Jepson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Vander makes on September 18 is:

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The Journal entry is shown below:-

Cash Dr, 1969.80 (2010 × 98%)

Sales discount Dr, 40.20

            To Account receivable $2,010 ($2,200 - $190)

(Being the entry is recorded)

Here we debited the cash and sales discount as it increased the assets and we credited the accounts receivable as it reduced the assets