Question

The records of penny Co. Indicated that 415,000 of merchandise should be on hand December 31. The phyiscla inventory indicates that 370,000 of merchandise is actually on hand

Answer 1

Answer:

See explanation section

Explanation:

As there is a difference between the physical count of the inventory and actual Inventory count, it indicates that the merchandise inventory is either sold or wasted. However, for continuing the operation smoothly, it is assumed as sold. Therefore, the journal entry to record the sale is -

December - 31       Cost of goods sold           Debit          45,000

                           ($415,000 - $370,000)

                                        Merchandise Inventory     Credit       45,000

                    (To record the sale of merchandise: adjusted)