Shankar Company uses a perpetual system to record inventory transactions. The company purchases inventory on account on February 2, 2012, for $30,000, with terms 2/10, n/30. On February 10, the company pays on account for the inventory. Record the inventory purchase on February 2 and the payment on February 10.

                                      Dr.             Cr.

February 2, 2012

Inventory                    $30,000

Account Payable                          $30,000

February 10, 2012

Account Payable       $30,000

Discount received                        $600

Cash                                              $29,400

Explanation:

Term 2/10, n/30 means there is a cash settlement discount of 2% is available if the payment is made within 10 days after the purchase of goods. Net credit period is 30 days. Purchases were made on February 2 and Payment was made on February 10 within the discount period, so Shankar Company is entitled to claim the discount of 2%. Cash will be paid net of discount.

Discount = $30,000 x 2% = $600

Cash Payment = $30,000 - $600 = $29,400