Question

Journalize the following transactions assuming a perpetual inventory system:

May 5
Purchased merchandise from Archie Co., $6,000, terms FOB shipping point, 2/10, n/30.
Prepaid freight costs of $100 were added to the invoice.
May 12
Issued a debit memo to Archie Co. for $2,500 of merchandise returned from purchase on May 5.
May 14
Paid Archie Co. for invoice of May 5, less debit memo of May 12.

Answer 1

May 5

Merchandise Inventory $6,000 (debit)

Freight Charges $100 (debit)

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $6,000 (credit)

Cash $100 (credit)

May 12

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $2,500 (debit)

Merchandise Inventory $2,500 (credit))

May 14

Accounts Payable : Archie Co. $3,500 (debit)

Discount Received $70 (credit)

Cash $3,430 (credit)

Step-by-step explanation:

May 5

Recognize the Assets of Merchandise and a Liability : Accounts Payable : Archie Co. as a result of purchase.

Also Recognize the Freight Expenses since this is a F.O.B delivery

May 12

De-recognize the Liability : Accounts Payable - Archie Co. and the Merchandise Inventory asset to the extend of Merchandise returned to Archie Co.

May 14

De-recognize the Liability : Accounts Payable : Archie Co. of $3,500 and the Cash assets to the extend of Payment made to Archie Co less cash discount of $3,430 .