Showcase Co., a furniture wholesaler, sells merchandise to Balboa Co. on account, $254,500, terms n/30. The cost of the goods sold is $152,700. Showcase issues a credit memo for $30,000 for merchandise returned prior to Balboa paying the original invoice. The cost of the merchandise returned is $17,500. Journalize Balboa Co.'s entries for (a) the purchase, (b) the return of the merchandise for credit, and (c) the payment of the invoice. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

Mar. 1

Dr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 254,500

Cr Sales254,500

March 1

Dr Cost of Merchandise Sold 152,700

Cr Merchandise Inventory 152,700

March 5

Dr Customers Refunds Payable30,000

Cr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 30,000

March 5

Dr Merchandise Inventory 17,500

Cr Estimated Returns Inventory17,500

March 29

Dr Cash 224,500

Cr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 224,500

Explanation:

Showcase Co Journal entries

Mar. 1

Dr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 254,500

Cr Sales254,500

March 1

Dr Cost of Merchandise Sold 152,700

Cr Merchandise Inventory 152,700

March 5

Dr Customers Refunds Payable30,000

Cr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 30,000

March 5

Dr Merchandise Inventory 17,500

Cr Estimated Returns Inventory17,500

March 29

Dr Cash 224,500

Cr Accounts Receivable-Balboa Co. 224,500