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Sheridan company had the following two transactions related to its delivery truck. 1. paid $40 for an oil change. 2. paid $463 to install special shelving units, which increase the operating efficiency of the truck.

Prepare Sheridan Company's journal entries to record these two transactions.

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Answer:

Assuming Sheridan Company uses the perpetual inventory system, the journal entries to record the transactions related to its delivery truck are:

1. To record the payment for an oil change:

Debit | Credit

--- | ---

Vehicle Maintenance Expense | $40

Cash | $40

2. To record the payment for the installation of special shelving units:

Debit | Credit

--- | ---

Delivery Truck | $463

Cash | $463

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The payment of $40 for an oil change is an expense that decreases the value of the company's delivery truck. The journal entry debits the Vehicle Maintenance Expense account and credits the Cash account since the payment was made in cash.

2. The installation of special shelving units is a capital expenditure that enhances the operating efficiency of the truck. The journal entry debits the Delivery Truck asset account for the cost of the shelving units and credits the Cash account for the amount paid in cash.

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