Q29E

Question

Lawrence Appliances had the following purchase transactions. Journalize all necessary transactions using the periodic inventory system. Explanations are not required.

Sep. 4 Purchased inventory of \(6,900 on account from Max Appliance Wholesale, an appliance wholesaler. Terms were 3/15, n/30, FOB shipping point. 

4 Paid freight charges, \)480. 

10 Returned \(300 of inventory to Max. 

17 Paid Max Appliance Wholesale, less return, and discount. 

20 Purchased inventory of \)3,900 from MY Appliance, an appliance wholesaler. Terms were 1/10, n/45, FOB destination. 

22 Received a $400 allowance from MY Appliance for damaged but usable goods. 

29 Paid MY Appliance, less allowance and discount.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The total of debits and credits is $22,080.

1Step 1: Meaning of Raw Materials

In cost accounting, raw material denotes the goods required to be processed before selling them to the consumers. Raw materials pass through the production process and appear as finished goods

2Step 2: Preparation of journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Sep 4

Purchases 

6,900

 

 

      Accounts payable

 

6,900

Sept 4

Freight in 

480

 

 

      Cash 

 

480

Sep 10

Accounts payable

300

 

 

      Purchase returns 

 

300

Sep 17 

Accounts payable (6900-300)

6,600

 

 

      Purchase discount (6600*3%)

 

198

 

      Cash 

 

6402

Sep 20 

Purchases 

3,900

 

 

      Accounts payable

 

3,900

Sep 22

Accounts payable

400

 

 

      Purchase allowance

 

400

Sep 29

Accounts payable (3900-400)

3,500

 

 

      Purchase discount (3500*1%)

 

35

 

      Cash 

 

3,465