Question

Journalize the following transactions assuming a perpetual inventory system:

Answer 1

Answer:

May 5

Merchandise Inventory $6,000 (debit)

Freight Charges $100 (debit)

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $6,000 (credit)

Cash $100 (credit)

May 12

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $2,500 (debit)

Merchandise Inventory $2,500 (credit))

May 14

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $3,500 (debit)

Discount Received $70 (credit)

Cash $3,430 (credit)

Explanation:

May 5

Recognize the Assets of Merchandise and a Liability : Accounts Payable : Archie Co. as a result of purchase.

Also Recognize the Freight Expenses since this is a F.O.B delivery

May 12

De-recognize the Liability  : Accounts Payable -  Archie Co. and the Merchandise Inventory asset to the extend of Merchandise returned to Archie Co.

May 14

De-recognize the Liability  : Accounts Payable : Archie Co. of $3,500 and the Cash assets to the extend of Payment made  to Archie Co less cash discount of $3,430 .