On Jan 5, a customer returned merchandise that had been purchased earlier on credit. The original sale was for $500, and the cost to the seller was $150. Demonstrate the required journal entry to record the return on the books of the seller, assuming the goods can be sold to another customer.

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Jeremy Cross

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12 June, 21:57

On Jan 5, a customer returned merchandise that had been purchased earlier on credit. The original sale was for $500, and the cost to the seller was $150. Demonstrate the required journal entry to record the return on the books of the seller, assuming the goods can be sold to another customer.

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Barbara Holden · Answer 1

Answer: The journal entry for this returned purchase is as follows;

Dr. Sales Returns and Allowances $500

Dr. Merchandise Inventory $150

Cr. Accounts Receivable $500

Cr. COGS $150

Explanation:

The sales account is the revenue of the good/item purchased. The merchandise inventory is a type of an assets. The journal entry is important to a business so that they can track expenses incurred for the returned item. A new entry will need to be made when a new sale is made.