The terms of the sale 3/10 means that if the amount is paid by the client within 10 days, he will get 3% discount. If he pays after 10 days there will be no discount.
Sales recorded under gross method = $100,000
Sales recorded under net method = $100,000 - 3% = $97,000
Sales under gross method is higher for 2019. Gross method makes higher profits in 2019.
Journal entry on Jan 4th:
Gross method | ||
Accounts and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
Cash | $97,000 | - |
Sales discount | $3,000 | - |
Accounts receivable | - | $1,00,000 |
Net method | ||
Accounts and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
Cash | $97,000 | - |
Accounts receivable | - | $97,000 |
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