Prepare journal entries to record the following merchandising transactions of Lowe's, which uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method. 1. Purchased merchandise from Aron Company for $5,000 under credit terms of 1/10, n/30, FOB destination, invoice dated August 1.
2. Sold merchandise to Baird Corp. for $3,500 under credit terms of 2/10, n/60, FOB destination, invoice dated August 5.
3. Record cost of merchandise sold, $2,000.
4. Purchased merchandise from Waters Corporation for $4,000 under credit terms of 1/10, n/45, FOB shipping point, invoice dated August 8.
5. Paid $280 cash for shipping charges related to the August 5 sale to Baird Corp.
6. Baird returned merchandise from the August 5 sale that was sold for $1,000.
7. Record the merchandise, cost $500, that was restored to inventory.
8. After negotiations with Waters Corporation concerning problems with the purchases on August 8, Lowe’s received a credit memorandum from Waters granting a price reduction of $400 off the $4,000 of goods purchased.
9. At Aron’s request, Lowe’s paid $220 cash for freight charges on the August 1 purchase, reducing the amount owed to Aron.
10. Received balance due from Baird Corp. for the August 5 sale less the return on August 10.
11. Paid the amount due Waters Corporation for the August 8 purchase less the price allowance from August 12.
12. Sold merchandise to Tux Co. for $3,000 under credit terms of n/10, FOB shipping point, invoice dated August 19.
13. Record cost of merchandise sold, $1,500.
14. Tux requested a price reduction on the August 19 sale because the merchandise did not meet specifications. Lowe’s sent Tux a $500 credit memorandum toward the $3,000 invoice to resolve the issue.
15. Received Tux’s cash payment for the amount due from the August 19 sale less the price allowance from August 22.
16. Paid Aron Company the amount due from the August 1 purchase.