Journalize the following transactions for Cox Company using the gross method of accounting for sales discounts. Assume a perpetual inventory system. Also, assume a constant gross profit ratio for all items sold. Make sure to enter the day for each separate transaction. March 5 Sold goods costing $4,200 to Baker Company on account, $7,000, terms 4/10, n/30. March 11 Baker Company was granted an allowance of $350 for returned merchandise that was previously purchased on account. The returned goods are in perfect condition. March 15 Received the amount due from Baker Company.

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## Journalizing Transactions for Cox Company

### Overview
The following example demonstrates how to journalize transactions for Cox Company using the gross method of accounting for sales discounts, under a perpetual inventory system. Cox Company maintains a constant gross profit ratio for all items sold. 

### Transactions
1. **March 5:** Sold goods costing $4,200 to Baker Company on account for $7,000, with terms 4/10, n/30.
2. **March 11:** Granted Baker Company an allowance of $350 for returned merchandise that was previously purchased on account. The returned goods are in perfect condition.
3. **March 15:** Received the amount due from Baker Company.

### Journal Entries
The table below is used to record the journal entries for these transactions.

| Date      | Account Title                        | Debit   | Credit  |
|-----------|--------------------------------------|---------|---------|
|           |                                      |         |         |
|           |                                      |         |         |
|           |                                      |         |         |
|           |                                      |         |         |
|           |                                      |         |         |
|           |                                      |         |         |

### Transaction Details
- **March 5:** 
  - Account Receivable (Baker Company) is debited for $7,000.
  - Sales Revenue is credited for $7,000.
  - Cost of Goods Sold is debited for $4,200.
  - Inventory is credited for $4,200.

- **March 11:** 
  - Sales Returns and Allowances are debited for $350.
  - Accounts Receivable (Baker Company) is credited for $350.
  - Inventory is debited for $4,200 (for the returned goods).
  - Cost of Goods Sold is credited for $4,200.

- **March 15:** 
  - Cash is debited for the net amount received from Baker Company, considering the sales discount.
  - Sales Discount is debited for the discount amount.
  - Accounts Receivable (Baker Company) is credited for the total remaining receivable amount.

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Transcribed Image Text:## Journalizing Transactions for Cox Company ### Overview The following example demonstrates how to journalize transactions for Cox Company using the gross method of accounting for sales discounts, under a perpetual inventory system. Cox Company maintains a constant gross profit ratio for all items sold. ### Transactions 1. **March 5:** Sold goods costing $4,200 to Baker Company on account for $7,000, with terms 4/10, n/30. 2. **March 11:** Granted Baker Company an allowance of $350 for returned merchandise that was previously purchased on account. The returned goods are in perfect condition. 3. **March 15:** Received the amount due from Baker Company. ### Journal Entries The table below is used to record the journal entries for these transactions. | Date | Account Title | Debit | Credit | |-----------|--------------------------------------|---------|---------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ### Transaction Details - **March 5:** - Account Receivable (Baker Company) is debited for $7,000. - Sales Revenue is credited for $7,000. - Cost of Goods Sold is debited for $4,200. - Inventory is credited for $4,200. - **March 11:** - Sales Returns and Allowances are debited for $350. - Accounts Receivable (Baker Company) is credited for $350. - Inventory is debited for $4,200 (for the returned goods). - Cost of Goods Sold is credited for $4,200. - **March 15:** - Cash is debited for the net amount received from Baker Company, considering the sales discount. - Sales Discount is debited for the discount amount. - Accounts Receivable (Baker Company) is credited for the total remaining receivable amount. ### Graphs and Diagrams There are no graphs or diagrams included in this content. This entry is structured to provide instructional transparency for students learning to journalize transactions and handle sales discounts in accounting.
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