Question

On June 1, 2017, Larkspur sold 100 washer/dryer units without installation to Laplante Rentals for $69,000. Laplante is a newer customer and is unsure how this product will work in its older rental units. Larkspur offers a 60-day return privilege and estimates, based on prior experience with sales on this product, 4% of the units will be returned. Prepare the journal entries for the sale and related cost of goods sold on June 1, 2017.

Answer 1

The journal entries to record the sale on June 1 are:

June 1, 2017, 100 units of washer/dryer to Laplante Rentals

Dr Cash 69,000

Cr Sales revenue 69,000

Dr Cost of goods sold 40,000

Cr Inventory 40,000

If the next question asks to record the return privilege and estimates, it should be recorded as both an asset (estimated returns inventory) and a liability (customer refunds payable).