returned unsatisfactory merchandise to Prestigious Bakery for $5,000 receiving a credit note for these goods.

Debit: Accounts Payable $ 5,000

Credit: Merchandise Inventory $ 5,000

Explanation:

Credit note:

A credit note is a document issued by the supplier, when:

Supplies are returned or found to be deficient by the recipient - When goods supplied are returned by the recipient or goods/services supplied are found to be deficient by the recipient, the supplier should issue a Credit Note. The credit note serves the purpose of reducing the value of the original supply.

Preparing journal entries with respect the given situation.

Debit: Accounts Payable $ 5,000

Credit: Merchandise Inventory $ 5,000