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Question Phoenix Restaurants accepts credit and debit cards as forms of payment. Assume Phoenix had $12,000 of credit and debit card sales on June 30, 2017.
9. Suppose Phoenix’s processor charges a 2% fee and deposits sales net of the fee. Journalize the sale transaction for the restaurant.
10. Suppose Phoenix’s processor charges a 2% fee and deposits sales using the gross method. Journalize the sale transaction for the restaurant.
Step 1: Definition of credit card
A credit card is a special type of card that facilitates customers to purchase on credit.
Step 2: Journal entries
Date Particulars Debit Credit
June 30, 2017 Cash $11,760
Credit Card Expense $240
Sales $12,000
(Being entry to record sale on credit card)
June 30, 2017 Cash $12,000
Sales $12,000
(To record the sales receipt)
June 30, 2017 Credit Card Expense $240
Cash $240
(Entry for the payment of credit card expense)
The cash account is debited with $12,000 and the sales account is credited with $12,000.