ECG Company recorded two sales on March 1 of $20,000 and $30,000 under credit terms of 3/10, n/30 (3% discount if paid within 10 days, entire balance due in 30 days). Payment for the $20,000 sale was received on March 8. Payment for the $30,000 sale was received on March 25. At what amounts are ECGs gross sales reported for the month of March under the gross method and the net method

In net method the discount not given is recorded as revenue and in gross method the discount allowed is recorded as expense.

Explanation:

ECG Company

Journal Entries

Net Method

Date Particulars Debit Credit

1 March Accounts Receivable 19400

Accounts Receivable 29,100

Sales 48500

(Calculation of net Sales (20,000 * 3% = 600, 30,000 * 3% = 900) 20,000 - 600 = 19,400 and 30,000 - 900 = 29,100)

8 Mar Cash 19400

Accounts Receivable 19400

Receipt of 20,000 Sales within discount period.

25 Mar Cash 30,000

Accounts Receivable 29,100

Interest Revenue 900

Receipt of payment after discount time period.

Gross Method

1 March Accounts Receivable 20,000 Dr

Accounts Receivable 30,000 Dr

Sales 50,000 Cr

Transactions of Sales on gross method. Here discount is not calculated unless given.

8 Mar Cash 19400 Dr

Discount Allowed 600 Dr

Accounts Receivable 20,000 Cr

Receipt of 20,000 Sales within discount period.

25 Mar Cash 30,000 Cr

Accounts Receivable 30,000 Cr

Receipt of Sales of 30,000 after the discount period.