Question

Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Allied Merchandisers was organized on May 1. Macy Co. is a major customer (buyer) of Allied (seller) products. May 3 Allied made its first and only purchase of inventory for the period on May 3 for 2,000 units at a price of $10 cash per unit (for a total cost of $20,000). 5 Allied sold 1,500 of the units in inventory for $14 per unit (invoice total: $21,000) to Macy Co. under credit terms 2/10, n/60. The goods cost Allied $15,000. 7 Macy returns 125 units because they did not fit the customer's needs (invoice amount: $1,750). Allied restores the units, which cost $1,250, to its inventory. 8 Macy discovers that 200 units are scuffed but are still of use and, therefore, keeps the units. Allied gives a price reduction (allowance) and credits Macy's accounts receivable for $300 to compensate for the damage. 15 Allied receives payment from Macy for the amount owed on the May 5 purchase; payment is net of returns, allowances, and any cash discount. Prepare the appropriate journal entries for Macy Co. to record each of the May transactions. Macy is a retailer that uses the gross method and a perpetual inventory system; it purchases these units for resale. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Answer 1

Journal entries

Date	General Journal	Debit	Credit
May 3	No Journal entry
May 5	Merchandise inventory	21000
	Account payable		21000
May 7	Account payable	1750
	Merchandise inventory		1750
May 8	Account payable	300
	Merchandise inventory		300
May 15	Account payable (21000-2050)	18950
	Cash (18950*98%)		18571
	Merchandise inventory		379