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 .
