Prepare Journal Entries for Each of the Following Transactions

question 88

Essay

Prepare journal entries for each of the following transactions.
1. Performed services for customers on account $8,000.
2. Purchased $20,000 of equipment on account.
3. Received $3,000 from customers in transaction 1.
4. The company paid dividends of $2,000.

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Definitions:

Conditional Sale Contracts

A conditional sale contract is a financing arrangement where the buyer gains possession and use of an asset, but title and ownership remain with the seller until the full purchase price is paid.

Compounded Quarterly

The process where interest is added to the principal sum of a deposit or loan every quarter, so that the added interest also earns interest from then on.

Final Payment

The last payment made to settle the balance of a financial obligation, such as a loan or mortgage.

Borrower

An individual, company, or institution that receives funds from a lender under the condition of paying back the borrowed amount plus interest.