Question

James Company began the month of October with inventory of $19,000. The following inventory transactions occurred during the month:
A. The company purchased merchandise on account for $28,000 on October 12. Terms of the purchase were 3/10, n/30. James uses the net method to record purchases. The merchandise was shipped f.o.b. shipping point and freight charges of $540 were paid in cash.
2. On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12.
3. During October merchandise costing $18,600 was sold on account for $28,800.
4. It was determined that inventory on hand at the end of October cost $28,100.
Required:
1. Assuming that the James Company uses a periodic inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions including the adjusting entry at the end of October to record cost of goods sold.
2. Assuming that the James Company uses a perpetual inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Entries using periodic inventory system

October 12

J1

Purchases $28,000 (debit)

Trade Payable$28,000 (credit)

j2

Freight Charges $540 (debit)

Cash $540 (credit)

October 31

Trade Payable $28,000 (debit)

Cash $28,000 (credit)

October 31

Trade Receivable $28,800 (debit)

Revenue $28,800 (credit)

October 31

Inventory $28,100 (debit)

Cost of Goods Sold $28,100 (credit)

2. Entries using periodic inventory system

October 12

J1

Merchandise $28,000 (debit)

Trade Payable$28,000 (credit)

j2

Freight Charges $540 (debit)

Cash $540 (credit)

October 31

Trade Payable $28,000 (debit)

Cash $28,000 (credit)

October 31

J1

Trade Receivable $28,800 (debit)

Revenue $28,800 (credit)

J2

Cost of Sales $18,600 (debit)

Merchandise $18,600 (credit)

October 31

Merchandise $28,100 (debit)

Cost of Goods Sold $28,100 (credit)

Explanation:

1. Entries using periodic inventory system

With periodic system, inventory valuation is done at end of a specific period.

2. Entries using periodic inventory system

Perpetual system is the method of recalculating the value of goods held after each transaction