On Dec. 20, X-Mart received a $100 allowance because the merchandise it purchased on account, earlier in the month, was of poor quality. Demonstrate the required journal entry on X-Mart's books for the allowance assuming the perpetual inventory method.Multiple choice question.Debit Accounts Payable $100; credit Purchase Returns $100.Debit Merchandise Inventory $100; credit Accounts Payable $100.Debit Accounts Payable $100; credit Merchandise Inventory $100.Debit Accounts Payable $100; credit Cash $100.
Question
On Dec. 20, X-Mart received a 100; credit Purchase Returns 100; credit Accounts Payable 100; credit Merchandise Inventory 100; credit Cash $100.
Solution
To demonstrate the required journal entry on X-Mart's books for the allowance, assuming the perpetual inventory method, follow these steps:
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Identify the accounts involved:
- Accounts Payable (liability account)
- Merchandise Inventory (asset account)
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Determine the nature of the transaction:
- X-Mart received an allowance due to poor quality merchandise, which means the value of the inventory should be reduced, and the liability (Accounts Payable) should also be reduced.
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Record the journal entry:
- Debit Accounts Payable to decrease the liability.
- Credit Merchandise Inventory to decrease the asset.
The correct journal entry is: Debit Accounts Payable 100.
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