Scruffy Brothers Supply Uses a Periodic Inventory System

question 189

Essay

Scruffy Brothers Supply uses a periodic inventory system. During May, the following transactions and events occurred.
May 13 Purchased 8 motors at a cost of $45 each from Charlie Company, terms 4/10, n/30. The motors cost Charlie Company $26 each.
May 16 Returned 1 defective motor to Charlie.
May 23 Paid Charlie Company in full. Round to nearest dollar.
Instructions
Journalize the May transactions for Scruffy Brothers. You may omit explanations.

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Definitions:

Agency Relationship

A legal relationship in which one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another party, the principal, in conducting business transactions.

Independent Contractor

One who contracts to do a job and who retains complete control over the methods employed to obtain completion.