Slinky Company purchased merchandise on June 10, 2021, at a price of $26,000, subject to credit terms of 4/10, n/30. Slinky uses the net method for recording purchases and uses a perpetual inventory system. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase. 2. & 3. Prepare the journal entries to record the appropriate payment if the entire invoice is paid on June 18, 2021 and July 8, 2021.

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Terrell Harrington

29 May, 04:19

Slinky Company purchased merchandise on June 10, 2021, at a price of $26,000, subject to credit terms of 4/10, n/30. Slinky uses the net method for recording purchases and uses a perpetual inventory system. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase. 2. & 3. Prepare the journal entries to record the appropriate payment if the entire invoice is paid on June 18, 2021 and July 8, 2021.

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Braxton Duncan · Answer 1

The answer is given below;

Explanation:

June 10.

Inventory (26,000*.96) Dr.$24,960

Accounts Payable Cr.$24,960

2. If payment is made on June 18,2021

Accounts Payable Dr.$24,960

Bank Cr.$24,960

3. If payment is made on July 8,2021

Inventory (26,000-24,960) Dr.$1,040

Accounts Payable Cr.$1,040

Accounts Payable (1,040+24,960) Dr.$26,000

Bank Cr.$26,000

As the credit period of 10 days for discount was not availed, therefore full amount payment will be made.