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Jenny bought supplies on the last day of an accounting period and made payment o

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Question

Jenny bought supplies on the last day of an accounting period and made payment on the same day. The following information is extracted from the invoice:


Which of the following is the correct treatment of this transaction in the journal?

a.A debit to Supplies for $130 and a credit to Accounts Payable for $130.

b.A debit to Supplies for $130 and a credit to Cash for $130.

c.The transaction will be recorded in the next accounting period.

d.A debit to Supplies for $15 and a credit to Cash for $15.

Quantity Description Unit Price Amount 12 boxes Ink pen $5 $60 7 boxes Pencil $10 $70

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER B

Supplies $130

Cash $130

(being purchase of supplies for cash)

Even though the transaction and payment incurred on last date of accounting period it will be recorded on same accounting period