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Chapter 7: Question 4 (page 363)

Roeher Company sold \(9,000 of its specialty shelving to Elkins Office Supply Co. on account. Prepare the entries when (a) Roeher makes the sale, (b) Roeher grants an allowance of \)700 when some of the shelving does not meet exact specifications but still could be sold by Elkins, and (c) at year-end; Roeher estimates that an additional $200 in allowances will be granted to Elkins.

Short Answer

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Both debit and credit sides of the journal totals $9,900.

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01

Definition of Sales Revenue

The benefits generated by providingservices or products to the customers against consideration are known as sales revenue.

02

Journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

a

Accounts receivables

$9,000

Sales revenue

$9,000

b

Sales return and allowance

$700

Accounts receivables

$700

c

Sales return and allowance

$200

Accounts receivables

$200

$9,900

$9,900

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