Financial Accounting
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259307959
Author: J. David Spiceland, Wayne M Thomas, Don Herrmann
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.6E
On April 25, Foreman Electric installs wiring in a new home for $3,500 on account. However, on April 27, Foreman’s electrical work does not pass inspection, and Foreman grants the customer an allowance of $600 because of the problem. The customer makes full payment of the balance owed, excluding the allowance, on April 30.
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1. Record the credit sale on April 25.
2. Record the sales allowance on April 27.
3. Record the cash collection on April 30.
4. Calculate net sales associated with these transactions.
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