The Entry to Record a Return of Merchandise Purchased on Credit

question 72

Short Answer

The entry to record a return of merchandise purchased on credit includes a debit to the________ account in the general ledger.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The portion of individual or corporate income subject to taxation, after all deductions and exemptions.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders but instead reinvested in the business or used to pay off debt.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are long-term tangible property that a firm owns and uses in its operations to generate income, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, or obsolescence.