Posted: January 25th, 2016

Assume that Martinez Co. paid the balance due to D. Norlan Company on May 4 instead of April 15. Prepare the journal entry to record this payment.

E5-16 This information relates to Martinez Co.

1. On April 5 purchased merchandise from D. Norlan Company for $20,000, terms 2/10,net/30, FOB shipping point.

2. On April 6 paid freight costs of $900 on merchandise purchased from D. Norlan Company.

3. On April 7 purchased equipment on account for $26,000.

4. On April 8 returned some of April 5 merchandise to D. Norlan Company which cost $2,800.

   5. On April 15 paid the amount due to D. Norlan Company in full.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the journal entries to record these transactions on the books of Martinez Co. using

a periodic inventory system.

(b) Assume that Martinez Co. paid the balance due to D. Norlan Company on May 4 instead of April 15. Prepare the journal entry to record this payment.