Exercise 5-1
Question This information relates to Lewis Co.
1. On April 5, purchased merchandise from McCarthy Company for $16,000, terms 2/10, n/30.
2. On April 6, paid freight costs of $700 on merchandise purchased from McCarthy. 3. On April 7, purchased equipment on account for $35,000. 4. On April 8, returned some of April 5 merchandise to McCarthy Company, which
cost $3,600. 5. On April 15, paid the amount due to McCarthy Company in full.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions listed above on the books of Lewis Co. Lewis Co. uses a perpetual inventory system.
(b) Assume that Lewis Co. paid the balance due to McCarthy Company on May 4 instead of April 15. Prepare the journal entry to record this payment.
Solution
(a) (1) April 5 Inventory ............................................................ 16,000
Accounts Payable .................................... 16,000
(2) April 6 Inventory ............................................................ 700
Cash ........................................................ 700
(3) April 7 Equipment ......................................................... 35,000
Accounts Payable .................................... 35,000
(4) April 8 Accounts Payable .............................................. 3,600
Inventory .................................................. 3,600
(5) April 15 Accounts Payable
($16,000 – $3,600) ......................................... 12,400
Cash ($12,400 – $248) ............................ 12,152
Inventory
[($16,000 – $3,600) X 2%] .................... 248
(b) May 4 Accounts Payable ($16,000 – $3,600) ......................... 12,400
Cash ................................................................... 12,400