Q31E

Question

Journalize the following transactions for Master Bicycles using the periodic inventory system. Explanations are not required.

Nov. 2 Purchased \(3,400 of merchandise inventory under terms 2/10, n/EOM, and FOB shipping point. 

6 Returned \)800 of defective merchandise purchased on November 2. 

8 Paid freight bill of \(100 on November 2 purchase. 

10 Sold merchandise inventory on account for \)6,100. Payment terms were 3/15, n/45. 

11 Paid amount owed on credit purchase of November 2, less the return and the discount. 

22 Received cash from November 10 customer in full settlement of their debt, less the discount.

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Answer

The total of debits and credits is $19,100.

1Step 1: Meaning of Merchandise Inventory

In accounting, merchandise inventory indicates the goods or products stocked/held by a business concern to resale and generate revenues. An inventory consists of various stages such as raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods

2Step 2: Preparation of journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Nov 2

Purchases 

3,400

 

 

      Accounts payable

 

3,400

Nov 6

Accounts payable

800

 

 

      Purchase returns 

 

800

Nov 8 

Freight-in

100

 

 

      Cash 

 

100

Nov 10

Accounts receivable 

6,100

 

 

      Sales

 

6,100

Nov 11

Accounts payable (3400-800)

2,600

 

 

      Purchase discount (2600*2%)

 

52

 

      Cash 

 

2,548

Nov 22

Cash 

5,917

 

 

Sales discount (6100*3%)

183

 

 

      Accounts receivable

 

6,100