The trial balance of Santos Corporation shows a balance in sales of $330,100 and a balance in sales commissions of $29,000. Salesmen are paid commissions of 11% of sales. Commissions on sales for the last week of December have not been paid. Prepare the adjusting entry.
Working note :1 | |||||
CALCULATION OF SALES COMMISSION OF LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER | |||||
Sales | $3,30,100 | ||||
Sales Commission @ 11% | $36,311 | ||||
Already Shown in Sales Commission account | $29,000 | ||||
Balance to recorded in sales commission | $7,311 | ||||
Solution: | |||||
Adjusting Journal Entry | |||||
Sr. No. | Date | Account Title and explanation | Debit | Credit | |
1 | Dec, 31 | Sales Commissions | $7,311 | ||
Sales Commissions Payable | $7,311 | ||||
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