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When merchandise is purchased on account, the inventory account is increased to reflect the new stock, while Accounts Payable is also increased, indicating a liability to the supplier. This transaction does not immediately affect cash, as payment will be made later. The purchase will be recorded in the accounting system, impacting the company's balance sheet by increasing both assets and liabilities.
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What is the account classifaction of purchases?
It is a cost account because it is in the cost of merchandise division in the chart of accounts.
How should a return of merchandise purchased on account be recorded?
As a debit to the accounts payable account and a credit to the purchases returns and allowances account
When a customer charges merchandise he purchases what account are affected and how?
When a customer charges merchandise, two accounts are affected: Accounts Receivable and Sales Revenue. Accounts Receivable increases, reflecting the amount owed by the customer, while Sales Revenue also increases, indicating the income generated from the sale. This transaction reflects the company's right to receive payment in the future while recognizing the sale has occurred.
What accounts are affected and how when merchandise is purchased for cash?
no accounts, the only time an account would be affected is when you withdraw or deposit money into/from it, cash is nearly untraceable and does not affect your bank accounts
What account are Purchases of merchandise credited to?
Purchases of merchandise are typically credited to the Accounts Payable account if the purchase is made on credit, reflecting a liability to pay the supplier. If the purchase is made with cash, the Cash account would be credited instead. In both cases, the Purchases account (or Inventory account, depending on the accounting method used) is debited to record the increase in inventory.
What is the account classifaction of purchases?
It is a cost account because it is in the cost of merchandise division in the chart of accounts.
How should a return of merchandise purchased on account be recorded?
As a debit to the accounts payable account and a credit to the purchases returns and allowances account
When a customer charges merchandise he purchases what account are affected and how?
When a customer charges merchandise, two accounts are affected: Accounts Receivable and Sales Revenue. Accounts Receivable increases, reflecting the amount owed by the customer, while Sales Revenue also increases, indicating the income generated from the sale. This transaction reflects the company's right to receive payment in the future while recognizing the sale has occurred.
What accounts are affected and how when merchandise is purchased for cash?
no accounts, the only time an account would be affected is when you withdraw or deposit money into/from it, cash is nearly untraceable and does not affect your bank accounts
What account are Purchases of merchandise credited to?
Purchases of merchandise are typically credited to the Accounts Payable account if the purchase is made on credit, reflecting a liability to pay the supplier. If the purchase is made with cash, the Cash account would be credited instead. In both cases, the Purchases account (or Inventory account, depending on the accounting method used) is debited to record the increase in inventory.
What two accounts are affected by the adjusting entry Merchandise Inventory?
The two accounts affected by the adjusting entry for Merchandise Inventory are the Merchandise Inventory account and the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account. When the inventory is adjusted to reflect the actual count or value, the Merchandise Inventory account is updated to show the correct ending balance, while the COGS account is adjusted to account for any changes in the total cost of inventory sold during the period. This adjustment ensures accurate financial reporting and inventory management.
Purchased merchandise on account 12000 fob shipping point seller added 485 of prepaid freight charges to the invoice how to journalize in purchases journal?
[debit] Merchandise account 12000 [Debit] Freight in 485 [Credit Accounts payable / cash 12485
What accounts affected in received payment on account?
"what accounts are affected and how when a payment on account is received from a customer
What is the journal entry of credit purchase?
[Debit] Purchases account [Credit] Accounts Payable
What account is credited when you purchase merchandise on account?
When you purchase merchandise on account, the account credited is typically the Accounts Payable account. This reflects the company's obligation to pay the supplier for the merchandise received. Simultaneously, the Merchandise Inventory account is debited to increase the inventory asset.
What is the journl entry for puchasing goods on account?
[Debit] Purchases [Credit] Accounts payable
What accounts are affected when paying on account?
When you pay on account, the entry is Cash - Debit Accounts Payable - Credit
