The following selected transactions were completed by Silvergate Co. during May of the current...

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The following selected transactions were completed by Silvergate Co. during May of the current year:

May 3. Purchased merchandise for, $16,000, terms FOB destination, 2/10, n/30.
6.Issued debit memorandum for $4,000 of merchandise returned from a purchase on May 3.
10. Purchased merchandise, $25,000, terms FOB shipping point, n/eom.
10. Paid freight of $600 on May 10 purchase.
13. Paid for invoice of May 3, less debit memorandum of May 6, and discount.
31. Paid for invoice of May 10.

Illustrate the effects of each of the preceding transactions on the accounts and financial statements of Silvergate Co. Identify each transaction by date.

The Effect of Inventory Purchases

When a retail company purchases inventory, the purchases are recorded when the inventory is received. Inventory returns are likewise recorded, when goods are returned to suppliers.

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We will assume the company uses the perpetual inventory system:

Date Transaction Effect
May 3. Purchased merchandise for, $16,000, terms FOB...

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The perpetual system is used by updating the inventory account for every purchase and sale. Learn how to record a purchase using the system of double-entry accounting.


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