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9 May, 09:33

Tracy Company, a manufacturer of air conditioners, sold 100 units to Thomas Company on November 17, 2021. The units have a list price of $760 each, but Thomas was given a 25% trade discount. The terms of the sale were 2/10, n/30. Exercise 7-5 (Algo) Part - 1 Required: 1. Prepare the journal entries to record the sale on November 17 (ignore cost of goods) and collection on November 26, 2021, assuming that the gross method of accounting for cash discounts is used.

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    November 17

    Trade Receivable-Thomas Company $56,250 (debit)

    Revenue $56,250 (credit)

    November 26

    Cash $55,125 (debit)

    Discount Allowed $1,125 (debit)

    Trade Receivable-Thomas Company $56,250 (credit)

    Explanation:

    November 17

    Recognize Revenue and Recognize an Asset : Trade Receivable

    Trade Receivable-Thomas Company $56,250 (debit)

    Revenue $56,250 (credit)

    Revenue Calculation = 100 units * $760 * 75% = $56,250

    November 26

    The payment date is within the cash discount period in terms of credit sale. Hence Thomas Company is granted cash discount of 2% (2/10, n/30).

    Cash $55,125 (debit)

    Discount Allowed $1,125 (debit)

    Trade Receivable-Thomas Company $56,250 (credit)
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