Question

Tracy Company, a manufacturer of air conditioners, sold 200 units to Thomas Company on November 17, 2021. The units have a list price of $550 each, but Thomas was given a 30% trade discount. The terms of the sale were 3/10, n/30. Exercise 7-5 (Algo) Part - 1 Required: 1. Prepare the journal entries to record the sale on November 17 (ignore cost of goods) and collection on November 26, 2021, assuming that the gross method of accounting for cash discounts is used. 2. Prepare the journal entries to record the sale on November 17 (ignore cost of goods) and collection on December 15, 2021, assuming that the gross method of accounting for cash discounts is used.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. November 17

Accounts receivable 77,000

Sales revenue 77,000

November 26

Dr Cash 74,690

Dr Sales Discounts 2,310

Cr Accounts receivable 77,000

2. November 17

Dr Accounts receivable 77,000

Cr Sales revenue 77,000

December 15

Dr Cash 77,000

Cr Accounts receivable 77,000

Explanation:

1. Preparation of the journal entries to record the sale on November 17 and collection on November 26, 2021

November 17

Accounts receivable 77,000

Sales revenue 77,000

[Price = 200 units * $550 *(100%-30%) = 77,000]

November 26

Dr Cash 74,690

(77,000-2,310)

Dr Sales Discounts 2,310

(77,000*3%)

Cr Accounts receivable 77,000

2.Preparation of the journal entries to record the sale on November 17 and collection on December 15, 2021,

November 17

Dr Accounts receivable 77,000

Cr Sales revenue 77,000

[Price = 200 units * $550 *(100%-30%) = 77,000]

December 15

Dr Cash 77,000

Cr Accounts receivable 77,000