Question

Collin Printing began operations on January 1. On January 7, Collin purchased supplies on account for $1,000. At the end of January, Collin had $600 of supplies on hand. The proper journal entry for the January 7 transaction would: ___________

Answer 1

Answer:
The proper adjusting journal entry at January 31
would: a) include a credit to Supplies for $400
Explanation:
On January 7, Bravo purchased supplies on
account for $1,000, and recorded this purchase to
the Supplies account by the entry:
Debit Supplies account $1,000
Credit Accounts Payable $1,000
At the end of January, Bravo had $600 of these
supplies still on hand. Supplies were used in
January = $1,000 - $600 = $400
The adjusting journal entry at January 31:
Debit Supplies Expense $400
Credit Supplies account $400