In: Accounting
On December 28, 2018, Videotech Corporation (VTC) purchased 10 units of a new satellite uplink system from Tristar Communications for $29,000 each. The terms of each sale were 2/10, n/30. VTC uses the net method to account for purchase discounts and a perpetual inventory system. VTC paid the net-of-discount amount on January 6, 2019.
Prepare the necessary journal entries assuming that VTC uses the net method to account for purchase discounts. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
December 28, 2018 | Inventory ($29,000 ×10 = $290,000 ; $290,000 - 2% = $284,200 | $284,200 | |
Account payable | $284,200 | ||
(Being purchse of new satellite uplink system recorded) | |||
January 6 ,2019 | Account payable | $284,200 | |
Cash | $284,200 | ||
(Being payment made for the purchase recorded) | |||