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Swank Imports uses a periodic inventory system. The following summarized transactions for the year ending 31 December 2021. For simplicity, it’s assumed the beginning and ending balances in accounts payable were zero.

1. Purchases (all using trade credit), $900,000

2. Purchases returns and allowances, $40,000

3. Freight in, $74,000 paid in cash

4. Payment for all credit purchases, less returns and allowances and cash discounts on purchases of $18,000.

Required: Prepare journal entries for the above summarized transactions, brief description of the journal entries you made is required.

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Answer and Explanation:

To record the summarized transactions for Swank Imports using a periodic inventory system, the following journal entries can be made:

1. Purchases:

Purchases (Expense) $900,000

Accounts Payable (Liability) $900,000

This entry records the total purchases made on trade credit.

2. Purchases Returns and Allowances:

Accounts Payable (Liability) $40,000

Purchases Returns and Allowances (Expense) $40,000

This entry reflects the returns and allowances on purchases.

3. Freight In:

Freight In (Expense) $74,000

Cash (Asset) $74,000

This entry records the payment made in cash for freight charges.

4. Payment for Credit Purchases:

Accounts Payable (Liability) $882,000

Cash (Asset) $882,000

This entry represents the payment made for credit purchases after deducting returns, allowances, and cash discounts.

In summary, the journal entries for the summarized transactions are as follows:

1. Purchases:

Debit Purchases (Expense) for $900,000

Credit Accounts Payable (Liability) for $900,000

2. Purchases Returns and Allowances:

Debit Accounts Payable (Liability) for $40,000

Credit Purchases Returns and Allowances (Expense) for $40,000

3. Freight In:

Debit Freight In (Expense) for $74,000

Credit Cash (Asset) for $74,000

4. Payment for Credit Purchases:

Debit Accounts Payable (Liability) for $882,000

Credit Cash (Asset) for $882,000

These journal entries help in accurately recording the transactions and maintaining the appropriate balances in the relevant accounts for Swank Imports.

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