Question

On May 7, Jernigan Company purchased on account 640 units of raw materials at $15 per unit. During May, raw materials were requisitioned for production as follows: 224 units for Job 200 at $13 per unit and 294 units for Job 305 at $15 per unit.

Required:
Journalize the entry on May 7

Answer 1

Date Account Title Debit Credit

May 7 Materials $9,600

Accounts Payable $9,600

Working:

= Units purchased * cost per unit

= 640 * 15

= $9,600

As the goods were purchased on account, they will be sent to accounts payable. Materials are assets so they will be debited when acquired.