Question

On November 10 of the current year, Flores Mills sold carpet to a customer for $8,000 with credit terms 1/10, n/30. Flores uses the gross method of accounting for cash discounts. What is the correct entry for Flores on November 10

Answer 1

Answer:

Nov 10,

DR Accounts Receivable .........................$8,000

CR Sales ......................................................................$8,000

(To record credit sale)

Explanation:

On the day that Flores Mills sold the carpet, they are to record this as a credit sales as cash was not paid. The correct entry would be to debit Accounts receivable and credit Sales.

The discount will only be applied if/when the customer settles the account.