Journalize the following transactions for powell company using the gross method of accounting for sales discounts. assume a perpetual inventory system. also, assume a constant gross profit ratio for all items sold. make sure to enter the day for each separate transaction. january 7 sold goods costing $7,860 to stewart company on account, $13,100, terms 5/10, n/30.january 13 stewart company was granted an allowance of $2,620 for returned merchandise that was previously purchased on account. the returned goods are in perfect condition. january 18 received the amount due from stewart company. required: prepare journal entry.

Jan 7

Dr Cost of Good Sold     7,860

Cr Inventory                    7,860

(to record the cost of good sold)

Dr Account Receivable          13,100

Cr Revenue                            13,100

( to record revenue and receivable owed from Stewart)

Jan 13

Dr Sales Returns                  2,620

Cr Account Receivable       2,620

(to record sales return from Stewart)

Dr Inventory                      2,620

Cr Cost of good sold       2,620

(to record inventory returns and decrease in cost of good sold due to sales return from Stewart)

Jan 18

Dr Cash                                10,480

Cr Account Receivable      10,480

( to record full collection from Stewart after 11 days)

* further working note on Jan 18 transaction: As Stewart had return $2,620 sales; the Receivable from Stewart is just $10,480 ( 13,100 - 2,620). Also, the term of receivable is 5/10, n/30; the repayment after 10 days received from Steward is not eligible for discount.

Explanation: