Q30E

Question

Journalize the following sales transactions for Straight Shot Archery using the periodic inventory system. Explanations are not required. The company estimates sales returns and allowances at the end of each month.

Aug. 1 Sold \(6,500 of equipment on the account; credit terms are 1/10, n/30. 

8 Straight Shot received payment from the customer on the amount due from August 1, less the discount. 

15 Sold \)3,100 of equipment on the account; credit terms are n/45, FOB destination. 

15 Straight Shot paid \(90 on freight out. 

20 Straight Shot negotiated a \)500 allowance on the goods sold on August 15. 

24 Received payment from the customer on the amount due from August 15, less the allowance.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The total of debits and credits is $19,290.

1Step 1: Meaning of Discount

In accounting, the term discount refers to the reduction in the price of a product or service provided by the seller with a motive to receive immediate payments from the buyers. Discount is considered an expense for the seller and other revenue for the buyer. 

2Step 2: Preparation of journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Aug 1

Accounts receivable

6,500

 

 

      Sales

 

6,500

Aug 8

Cash 

6,435

 

 

Sales discount (6500*1%)

65

 

 

      Accounts receivable 

 

6,500

Aug 15

Accounts receivable 

3,100

 

 

      Sales

 

3,100

Aug 15

Freight-out

90

 

 

      Cash

 

90

Aug 20

Sales returns and allowances 

500

 

 

      Accounts receivables

 

500

Aug 24 

Cash 

2,600

 

 

      Accounts receivable (3100-500)

 

2,600