Question

Martinez Company sells goods to Danone Inc. by accepting a note receivable on January 2, 2020. The goods have a sales price of $639,100 (cost of $480,000). The terms are net 30. If Danone pays within 5 days, however, it receives a cash discount of $9,100. Past history indicates that the cash discount will be taken. On January 28, 2020, Danone makes payment to Martinez for the full sales price. (a) Prepare the journal entry(ies) to record the sale and related cost of goods sold for Martinez Company on January 2, 2020, and the payment on January 28, 2020. Assume that Martinez Company records the January 2, 2020, transaction using the net method.

Answer 1

Martinez Company

a) Journal Entries

Jan. 2, 2020:

Debit Accounts Receivable (Danone Inc.) $630,000

Credit Cash Discounts $9,100

Credit Sales Revenue $639,100

To record the sale of goods on account, with trade terms, 5 days $9,100, net 30.

Debit Cost of goods sold $480,000

Credit Inventory $480,000

To record the cost of goods sold.

Jan. 28, 2020:

Debit Cash $639,100

Credit Accounts Receivable (Danone Inc.) $630,000

Credit Cash Discounts $9,100

To record the full receipt of cash on account and the revision of the cash discounts not taken.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

Jan. 2, 2020:

Accounts Receivable $630,000 Cash Discounts $9,100 Sales Revenue $639,100, terms, 5 days $9,100, net 30.

Cost of goods sold $480,000 Inventory $480,000

Jan. 28, 2020:

Cash $639,100 Accounts Receivable $630,000 Cash Discounts $9,100