On October 1, Courtland Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Carter Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Courtland uses the periodic inventory system. Carter pays the invoice on October 8, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Courtland makes on October 8 is:

The journal entry that Courtland makes on October 8 is:

Debit Cash $5,684

Debit Sales Discount $116

Credit Receivable Accounts $5,800

Explanation:

On October 1, when Courtland Company sold merchandise, the following entries were made:

1. Debit Cost of goods sold $4,000

Credit Merchandise $4,000

2. Debit Receivable Accounts $5,800

Credit Sales $5,800

Credit terms of 2/10, n/30 means that 2% discount for the payment within 10 days and the full amount to be paid within 30 days.

Carter pays and takes the appropriate discount:

2% x $5,800 = $116

Cash Courtland Company receives: $5,800-$116 = $5,684

The journal entry that Courtland makes on October 8 is:

Debit Cash $5,684

Debit Sales Discount $116

Credit Receivable Accounts $5,800