Question

On August 10,2019 ABC sells 16 mini trenchers to a farm co-op in western Minnesota. ABC provides a 4% volume discount on the mini trenchers if the co-op has a 15% increase in purchases from ABC compared to the prior year. Given the slowdown in the farm economy, sales to the co-op have been flat, and it is highly uncertain that the benchmark will be met. Required: Prepare the journal entry for ABC on August 10,2019.

Answer 1

Answer:

If it was likely or probable that the farm co-op would meet the benchmark and get the discount (or rebate), then the journal entry should recognize that. But since it is very doubtful that the benchmark will be met, then the journal entry should be made without considering any type of discount.  

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each trencher is sold at $3,600 and costs $2,000

August 10, 2019, 16 mini trenchers sold to farm co-op

Dr Accounts receivable 57,600

    Cr Sales revenue 57,600

Dr Cost of goods sold 32,000

    Cr Inventory 32,000