J. Whitlock Co. had $1,000 of credit cards sales. The net cash receipts were deposited immediately into Whitlock's bank account less a 5% fee. The entry to record this sales transaction would include a debit to:Multiple choice question.Accounts Receivable in the amount of $950Sales in the amount of $1,000Credit Card Expense in the amount of $50Cash in the amount of $1,000
Question
J. Whitlock Co. had 950Sales in the amount of 50Cash in the amount of $1,000
Solution
The entry to record this sales transaction would include a debit to Cash in the amount of $950.
Here's the step by step explanation:
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The company made credit card sales of 1,000 and the customers paid using their credit cards.
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The credit card company charges a 5% fee. This means they take 1,000) as their fee.
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The net cash that Whitlock Co. receives and can deposit into their bank account is therefore 1,000 - $50).
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In accounting, a debit to an account means an increase to that account. Since Whitlock Co. is receiving cash, they would increase their Cash account.
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Therefore, the entry to record this transaction would include a debit to Cash in the amount of $950.
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