Chapter 12: Activities

ACTIVITY 1

1. XZ Co purchased goods at a cost of $450, including sales tax of 20%. What accounting entries should XZ Co make to record this transaction in the general ledger?

A

Debit: Purchases $450

Credit: Payables $540

Debit: Sales tax $90

B

Debit: Purchases $375

Debit: Sales tax $75

Credit: Purchases $375

Debit: Payables $450

Credit: Sales tax $75

C

Debit: Purchases $375

Debit: Sales tax $75

Credit: Payables $450

D

Debit: Payables $375

Credit: Purchases $450

Debit: Sales tax $75

ACTIVITY 2

2. A payment is made with a 5% discount. The net cost is $450. What accounting entries should be made?

C

Debit: Payables $540

Credit: Bank $513

Credit: Discount received $27

ACTIVITY 3

3. A payment is made with a 5% discount. The net cost is $680 and sales tax rate is 15%. What accounting entries should be made?

C

Debit: Payables $782

Credit: Bank $742.90

Credit: Discount received $39.10