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Chapter 5: Q5SE (page 296)

On December 31, Jack Photography Supplies estimated that approximately 2% of merchandise sold will be returned. Sales Revenue for the year was \(80,000 with a cost of \)48,000. Journalize the adjusting entries needed to account for the estimated returns.

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The total of debits and credits is$2,560.

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01

Meaning of Sales Returns

In accounting, the term sales returns denote thegoods returned by the customersto the business entity due todamages or defects.Sales returns are reported differently under periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

02

Preparation of adjusting journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Dec 31

Sales revenue (80,000*2%)

1,600

Refunds payable

1,600

(To record the estimated returns)

Dec 31

Estimated returns inventory

Cost of goods sold (48,000*2%)

960

(To record the cost of goods sold)

960

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Most popular questions from this chapter

Match the accounting terms with the corresponding definitions.

1. Credit Terms a. The cost of the merchandise inventory that the business has sold to customers.

2. FOB Destination b. An amount granted to the purchaser as an incentive to keep goods that are not “as ordered.”

3. Invoice c. A type of merchandiser that buys merchandise either from a manufacturer or a wholesaler and then sells those goods to consumers.

4. Cost of Goods Sold d. A situation in which the buyer takes ownership (title) at the delivery destination point.

5. Purchase Allowance e. A type of merchandiser that buys goods from manufacturers and then sells them to retailers.

6. FOB Shipping Point f. A discount that businesses offer to purchasers as an incentive for early payment.

7. Wholesaler g. A situation in which the buyer takes title to the goods after the goods leave the seller’s place of business.

8. Purchase Discount h. The terms of purchase or sale as stated on the invoice.

9. Retailer i. A seller’s request for cash from the purchaser.

Journalize the following sales transactions for Salem Sportswear. Explanations are not required. The company estimates sales returns at the end of each month.

Jul. 1 Salem sold \(20,000 of men’s sportswear for cash. Cost of goods sold is \)10,000.

3 Salem sold \(62,000 of women’s sportswear on account, credit terms are 3/10, n/30. Cost of goods is \)31,000.

5 Salem received a \(4,500 sales return on damaged goods from the customer on July 1. Cost of goods damaged is \)2,250.

10 Salem receives payment from the customer on the amount due, less discount.

Journalize the following sales transactions for Sierra Tractors. Explanations are not required.

June 5 Sierra sold \(20,000 of inventory on account, credit terms are 4/10, n/30. Cost of goods is \)10,000. Sierra uses the gross method to record sales revenue.

12 Sierra receives payment from the customer on the amount due, less the discount.

Consider the following transactions for Garman Packing Supplies:

Apr. 10 Garman Packing Supplies buys \(175,000 worth of merchandise inventory on account with credit terms of 1/10, n/30.

12 Garman returns \)15,200 of the merchandise to the vendor due to damage during shipment.

19 Garman paid the amount due, less the return and discount.

Requirements

1. Journalize the purchase transactions assuming Garman Packing Supplies uses the periodic inventory system. Explanations are not required.

2. What is the amount of net purchases?

Triton Department Store uses a periodic inventory system. The adjusted trial balance of Triton Department Store at December 31, 2018, follows:

TRITON DEPARTMENT STORE

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31, 2018

Balance

Account Title Debit Credit

Cash \(8,200

Accounts Receivable 84,600

Merchandise Inventory (beginning) 37,800

Office Supplies 850

Furniture 86,000

Accumulated Depreciation-Furniture \)18,500

Accounts Payable 29,400

Salaries Payable 2,300

Unearned Revenue 14,900

Notes Payable, long-term 36,000

Common Stock 60,000

Retained Earnings 22,850

Dividends 88,600

Sales Revenue 374,000

Purchases 295,000

Purchase Returns and Allowances 109,000

Purchase Discounts 6,400

Freight-In 300

Selling Expense 41,700

Administrative Expense 26,600

Interest Expense 3,700

Total \(673,350 \)673,350

Requirements

1. Prepare Triton Department Store’s multi-step income statement for the year ended December 31, 2018. Assume ending Merchandise Inventory is $36,300.

2. Journalize Triton Department Store’s closing entries.
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