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he following selected transactions were completed during April between Swan Comp

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Question

he following selected transactions were completed during April between Swan Company and Bird Company:

Required:

1. Journalize the April transactions for Bird Company (the buyer).

2. Journalize the April transactions for Swan Company (the seller).

Apr.2. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $18,400, terms FOB shipping point, 1/10, n/30. Swan Company paid freight of $400, which was added to the invoice. The cost of the merchandise sold was $11,600. 8. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $23,000, terms FOB destination, 2/15, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $13,800. 8. Swan Company paid freight of $730 for delivery of merchandise sold to Bird Company on April 8. 12. Bird Company paid Swan Company for purchase of April 2. 18. Swan Company paid Bird Company a refund of $2,000 for defective merchandise in the April 2 purchase. Bird Company agreed to keep the merchandise. 23. Bird Company paid Swan Company for purchase of April 8. 24. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $9,400, terms FOB shipping point, n/45. The cost of the merchandise sold was $5,600. 26. Bird Company paid freight of $330 on April 24 purchase from Swan Company. 30. Swan Company granted a customer allowance (credit memo) to Bird Company for $11,300 for merchandise that was returned from the August 24 purchase. The cost of the merchandise returned was $6,500.

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1. Bird Company Journal Entry Date Particulars Dr. Amt. Cr. Amt. 2-Apr Inventory    18,800.00    Accounts Payable - Swan Company    18,800.00 (record the purchases) 8-Apr Inventory    23,000.00    Accounts Payable - Swan Company    23,000.00 (record the purchases) 12-Apr Accounts Payable - Swan Company    18,800.00    Cash    18,616.00    Inventory          184.00 (record the cash paid) 18-Apr Cash      2,000.00    Inventory      2,000.00 (record the cash recd for defective inventory) 23-Apr Accounts Payable - Swan Company    23,000.00    Cash    22,540.00    Inventory          460.00 (record the cash paid) 24-Apr Inventory      9,400.00    Accounts Payable - Swan Company      9,400.00 (record the purchases) 26-Apr Inventory          330.00    Cash          330.00 (record the freight paid) 30-Apr Accounts Payable - Swan Company    11,300.00    Merchandise Inventory    11,300.00 (record the purcahse return) Answer 2. Swan Company Journal Entry Date Particulars Dr. Amt. Cr. Amt. 2-Apr Accounts Receivable - Bird Company    18,400.00    Sales    18,400.00 (To record the sales to Bird Company) 2-Apr Accounts Receivable - Bird Company          400.00    Cash          400.00 (record the freight paid) 2-Apr Cost of Goods Sold    11,600.00    Inventory    11,600.00 (Record the cost of goods sold) 8-Apr Accounts Receivable - Bird Company    23,000.00    Sales    23,000.00 (To record the sales to Bird Company) 8-Apr Cost of Goods Sold    13,800.00    Inventory    13,800.00 (Record the cost of goods sold) 8-Apr Delivery Expense          730.00    Cash          730.00 (To record the delivery expense) 12-Apr Cash    18,616.00 Sales Discount (18,400 x 1%)          184.00    Accounts Receivable - Bird Company    18,800.00 (record the cash received) 18-Mar Sale Return & Allowances      2,000.00    Cash      2,000.00 (Record the cash paid for defective material) 23-Apr Cash    22,540.00 Sales Discount (23,000 x 2%)          460.00    Accounts Receivable - Bird Company    23,000.00 (record the cash received) 24-Apr Accounts Receivable - Bird Company      9,400.00    Sales      9,400.00 (To record the sales to Bird Company) 24-Apr Cost of Goods Sold      5,600.00    Inventory      5,600.00 (Record the cost of goods sold) 30-Apr Sales return & Allowances    11,300.00    Accounts Receivable - Bird Company    11,300.00 (record the sales return) 30-Apr Merchandise Inventory      6,500.00    Cost of Goods Sold      6,500.00 (record the cost of goods sold of return)