James Company began the month of October with inventory of $16,000. The following inventory transactions occurred during the month:

a. The company purchased merchandise on account for $23,500 on October 12. Terms of the purchase were 2/10, n/30. James uses the net method to record purchases. The merchandise was shipped f.o.b. shipping point and freight charges of $510 were paid in cash.
b. On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12.
c. During October merchandise costing $18,150 was sold on account for $28,200.
d. It was determined that inventory on hand at the end of October cost $21,390.

Required:
a. Assuming that the James Company uses a periodic inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions including the adjusting entry at the end of October to record cost of goods sold. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
b. Assuming that the James Company uses a perpetual inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Respuesta :

Answer:

a) October 12

Dr Purchases 23,030

    Cr Accounts payable 23,030

Dr Freight charges 510

    Cr Cash 510

October 31

Dr Accounts payable 23,030

Dr Purchase discount lost 470

    Cr Cash 23,500

October

Dr Accounts receivable 28,200

    Cr Sales 28,200

October 31

Dr Cost of goods sold 17,150

Dr Inventory 21,390

    Cr Purchases 23,030

    Cr Inventory 15,000

    Cr Freight charges 510

b) October 12

Dr Inventory 23,540

    Cr Accounts payable 23,030

    Cr Cash 510

October 31

Dr Accounts payable 23,030

Dr Inventory lost 470

    Cr Cash 23,500

October

Dr Accounts receivable 28,200

    Cr Sales 28,200

October 31

Dr Cost of goods sold 17,150

    Cr Inventory 17,150