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What are the two journal entries involved when recording the sale of inventory when using the perpetual inventory system?

Short Answer

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In the perpetual inventory system, two primary journal entries include the following:

  1. Entry to record thesale,
  2. Entry to record thecost of goods sold.

Step by step solution

01

Meaning of Inventory Management System

A system that tracks the incoming and outgoing inventories and manages the shortagesandre-ordering tasks of the same is termed an inventory management system.

02

Journal entries recorded at the time of sale in the perpetual inventory system

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Cash/Accounts receivable

XXX

Sales revenue

XXX

(To record the sale of goods)

Cost of goods sold

XXX

Inventory

XXX

(To record the cost of goods sold)

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The adjusted trial balance of Rachael Rey Music Company at June 30, 2018, follows:

RACHAEL REY MUSIC COMPANY

Adjusted Trial Balance

June 30, 2018

Balance

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Unearned Revenue 7,500

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Retained Earnings 21,350

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20 Austin Mall received payment from the customer on the amount due from Jan. 4.

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12 Paid amount owed on credit purchase of February 3, less the return and the discount.

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