Q28E

Question

Journalize the following sales transactions for Morris Supply. Explanations are not required.

Mar. 1 Morris Supply sold merchandise inventory for \(3,000. The cost of the inventory was \)1,800. The customer paid cash. Morris Supply was running a promotion, and the customer received a \(150 award at the time of sale that can be used at a future date on any Morris Supply merchandise.

3 Sold \)6,000 of supplies on account. Credit terms are 2/10, n/45, FOB destination. The cost of goods is \(3,600.

10 Received payment from the customer on the amount due from March 3, less the discount.

Apr. 15 The customer used the \)150 award when purchasing merchandise inventory for \(200; the inventory cost was \)120. The customer paid cash.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The total of debits and credits is $17,920.

1Step 1: Meaning of Journal Entries

In accounting, journal entries refer to maintaining and recording the financial transactions of a business concern in its books. Journal entries follow the dual aspect concept of accounting and reflect both the debit and credit perspectives of a transaction.

2Step 2: Preparation of journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Mar 1

Cash 

3,300

 

 

      Sales revenue

 

3,300

Mar 1

Cost of goods sold

1,800

 

 

      Merchandise inventory 

 

1,800

Mar 1

Sales allowances

150 

 

 

      Customer

 

150

Mar 3

Accounts receivable

6,000

 

 

      Sales

 

6,000

Mar 3

Cost of goods sold

3,600

 

 

      Merchandise inventory

 

3,600

Mar 10 

Cash 

5,880

 

 

Discount (6000*2%)

120

 

 

      Accounts receivable

 

6,000

Apr 15 

Customer 

200

 

 

      Sales revenue

 

200

Apr 15

Cost of goods sold

120

 

 

      Merchandise inventory

 

120

Apr 15

Cash 

50

 

 

      Customer

 

50