Answer:
A.
April 5
Dr Merchandise inventory $23,000
Cr Accounts payable $23,000
April 6
Dr Merchandise inventory $900
Cr Cash $900
April 7
Dr Equipment $26,000
Cr Accounts payable $26,000
April 8
Dr Accounts payable $3,000
Cr Merchandise inventory $3,000
April 15
Dr Accounts payable $20,000
Cr Cash $19,600
Cr Merchandise inventory $400
B. Dr Accounts payable $20,000
Cr Cash $20,000
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the journal entries to record these transactions on the books of Harwick Co. under a perpetual inventory system.
April 5
Dr Merchandise inventory $23,000
Cr Accounts payable $23,000
April 6
Dr Merchandise inventory $900
Cr Cash $900
April 7
Dr Equipment $26,000
Cr Accounts payable $26,000
April 8
Dr Accounts payable $3,000
Cr Merchandise inventory $3,000
April 15
Dr Accounts payable $20,000
($23,000-$3,000)
Cr Cash $19,600
[$20,000*(100%-2%)]
Cr Merchandise inventory $400
($20,000-$19,600)
B. Preparation of the journal entry to record this payment Assume that Harwick Co. paid the balance due to Botham Company on May 4 instead of April 15.
May 4
Dr Accounts payable $20,000
Cr Cash $20,000
($23,000-$3,000)
