Question

On May 10, 2017, Vaughn Co. enters into a contract to deliver a product to Greig Inc. on June 15, 2017. Greig agrees to pay the full contract price of $1,990 on July 15, 2017. The cost of the goods is $1,310. Vaughn delivers the product to Greig on June 15, 2017, and receives payment on July 15, 2017. Prepare the journal entries for Vaughn related to this contract. Either party may terminate the contract without compensation until one of the parties performs.

Answer 1

June 15, 2017, goods sold on account to Greig

Dr Accounts receivable 1,990

Cr Sales revenue 1,990

Dr Cost of goods sold 1,310

Cr Merchandise inventory 1,310

July 15, 2017, payment collected from Greig

Dr Cash 1,990

Cr Accounts receivable 1,990

The transaction must be recorded only after some type of consideration is exchanged between the parties.