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How do I journalize paid Fuentes Company in full in the amount of $1500 within the discount period in the general journal?
Journal (For payment of goods purchased)
Date |
Account title |
Debit |
Credit |
If payment is made within the discount period |
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Accounts payable - Fuentes Company |
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Cash |
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Merchandise inventory (with discount amount) |
0 |
You have not provided the credit terms. For example, if credit terms are 2/10, n/30, it means there is a discount of 2% if payment is made within 10 days of the invoice date (the discount period).
Discount = 1,500 x 2%
= $30
Final payment = 1,500 - 30
= $1,470
Journal
Date |
Account title |
Debit |
Credit |
If payment is made within the discount period |
|||
Accounts payable - Fuentes Company |
1,500 |
||
Cash |
1,470 |
||
Merchandise inventory |
30 |