Merchandise with a list price of $4,200 and costing $2,300 is sold on account, subject to the following terms: FOB destination, 2/10, n/30. The seller prepays the freight costs of $85. Prior to payment for the goods, the seller issues a credit memo for $750 to the customer for merchandise costing $425 that is returned. Payment is received within the discount period. The company uses a perpetual inventory system. Record the requested journal entries of the seller (below) using the information above. (a) The initial sale of merchandise, recognizing both the sale and cost of merchandise sold.

Merchandise with a list price of $4,200 and costing $2,300 is sold on account, subject to the following terms: FOB destination, 2/10, n/30. The seller prepays the freight costs of $85. Prior to payment for the goods, the seller issues a credit memo for $750 to the customer for merchandise costing $425 that is returned. Payment is received within the discount period. The company uses a perpetual inventory system. Record the requested journal entries of the seller (below) using the information above. (a) The initial sale of merchandise, recognizing both the sale and cost of merchandise sold.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter6: Merchandising Transactions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11MC: A retailer returns $400 worth of inventory to a manufacturer and receives a full refund. What...

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