Workday, Inc., is an American on-demand financial management, human capital management and Student information system software company. Workday sold software to a customer for $155,000. As part of the contract, Workday promises to provide "free" technical support over the next six months. Workday sells the same software without technical support for $135,000 and a stand-alone six- month technical support contract for $45,000, so these products would sell for $180,000 if sold separately. Please prepare Workday's journal entry to record the sale of the software. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.

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### Educational Content: Journal Entry for Software Sale

**Context:**

Workday, Inc. is an American company providing on-demand financial management, human capital management, and student information system software. A customer purchased software from Workday for $155,000. With this contract, Workday agreed to provide "free" technical support over the following six months. The same software without technical support would sell for $135,000, and a six-month standalone technical support contract would typically cost $45,000. If sold separately, these two products would sell for $180,000.

**Task:**

Prepare a journal entry to record the sale of the software.

**Instructions:**

- If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.

**Journal Entry Worksheet:**

1. **Transaction Explanation:**
   - Record the sale of software for cash.

2. **Journal Entry Table:**
   - **Columns:**
     - **Transaction:** Lists the transaction number.
     - **General Journal:** Describes the specific transaction.
     - **Debit:** Amount debited in the transaction.
     - **Credit:** Amount credited in the transaction.

3. **Actions:**
   - **Buttons Available:**
     - **Record entry:** Finalize the current journal entry inputs.
     - **Clear entry:** Remove all current entries for re-entry or correction.
     - **View general journal:** Examine the complete general journal for all recorded transactions.

This instructional page provides a scenario for students to practice financial record-keeping by determining the correct method to log transactions as journal entries in accounting systems.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Content: Journal Entry for Software Sale **Context:** Workday, Inc. is an American company providing on-demand financial management, human capital management, and student information system software. A customer purchased software from Workday for $155,000. With this contract, Workday agreed to provide "free" technical support over the following six months. The same software without technical support would sell for $135,000, and a six-month standalone technical support contract would typically cost $45,000. If sold separately, these two products would sell for $180,000. **Task:** Prepare a journal entry to record the sale of the software. **Instructions:** - If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. **Journal Entry Worksheet:** 1. **Transaction Explanation:** - Record the sale of software for cash. 2. **Journal Entry Table:** - **Columns:** - **Transaction:** Lists the transaction number. - **General Journal:** Describes the specific transaction. - **Debit:** Amount debited in the transaction. - **Credit:** Amount credited in the transaction. 3. **Actions:** - **Buttons Available:** - **Record entry:** Finalize the current journal entry inputs. - **Clear entry:** Remove all current entries for re-entry or correction. - **View general journal:** Examine the complete general journal for all recorded transactions. This instructional page provides a scenario for students to practice financial record-keeping by determining the correct method to log transactions as journal entries in accounting systems.
**Educational Website Content:**

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**Journal Entry Worksheet: Workday, Inc. Software Sale**

**Scenario Description:**

Workday, Inc., a leading American company in on-demand financial management and human capital management solutions, along with Student Information System software, has made a software sale. A customer purchased the software for $155,000. As part of this contract, Workday also commits to delivering complimentary technical support over the next six months. Typically, the same software without this technical support is priced at $135,000, and the standalone six-month technical support would retail at $45,000. Therefore, if sold separately, these products would amount to $180,000.

**Task:**

Prepare Workday's journal entry to document the sale of the software.

**Instructions:**

1. **View Transaction List:** Access the list to cross-check the transaction details.
2. **Record Journal Entry:** Utilize the journal entry worksheet provided below to make the necessary financial records.

**Journal Entry Worksheet:**

- **Entry Description:** 
  - "Record the sale of software for cash."

- **Transaction Entry Table:**

  | Transaction | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
  |-------------|-----------------|-------|--------|
  |             |                 |       |        |
  |             |                 |       |        |

**Note:** Debit entries should precede credit entries.

**Action Buttons:**

- **Record Entry**: Finalize and record the entry.
- **Clear Entry**: Erase current inputs to start over.
- **View General Journal**: Access the complete journal for review.

**Navigation:**

- Current Page: 5 of 5
- **Next/Previous**: Navigate to other worksheet pages as needed.

**Additional Note:**

*If no journal entry is required for a specific transaction/event, please select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.*

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This content provides a structured approach to understanding and recording transactions for educational purposes.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Website Content:** --- **Journal Entry Worksheet: Workday, Inc. Software Sale** **Scenario Description:** Workday, Inc., a leading American company in on-demand financial management and human capital management solutions, along with Student Information System software, has made a software sale. A customer purchased the software for $155,000. As part of this contract, Workday also commits to delivering complimentary technical support over the next six months. Typically, the same software without this technical support is priced at $135,000, and the standalone six-month technical support would retail at $45,000. Therefore, if sold separately, these products would amount to $180,000. **Task:** Prepare Workday's journal entry to document the sale of the software. **Instructions:** 1. **View Transaction List:** Access the list to cross-check the transaction details. 2. **Record Journal Entry:** Utilize the journal entry worksheet provided below to make the necessary financial records. **Journal Entry Worksheet:** - **Entry Description:** - "Record the sale of software for cash." - **Transaction Entry Table:** | Transaction | General Journal | Debit | Credit | |-------------|-----------------|-------|--------| | | | | | | | | | | **Note:** Debit entries should precede credit entries. **Action Buttons:** - **Record Entry**: Finalize and record the entry. - **Clear Entry**: Erase current inputs to start over. - **View General Journal**: Access the complete journal for review. **Navigation:** - Current Page: 5 of 5 - **Next/Previous**: Navigate to other worksheet pages as needed. **Additional Note:** *If no journal entry is required for a specific transaction/event, please select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.* --- This content provides a structured approach to understanding and recording transactions for educational purposes.
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