Question

The following special journal is taken from a merchandising company that uses the perpetual inventory system:


Date Account Credited Explanation PR Cash Dr. Sales Discount Dr. Accounts Receivable Cr. Sales Cr. Other Accounts Cr. Cost of Goods Sold Dr. Inventory Cr.
1/31 Balance 51,739 1,023 13,265 5,567 33,930 3,000
2/2 H. Jones Inv. 452 x 637 13 650
2/14 Notes Payable Note to bank 351 1,300 1,300
2/17 Sales Cash sales x 1,248 1,248 680
2/22 Equipment 181 651 651
2/28 M. Sims Inv. 403 x 156 156
55,731 1,036 14,071 6,815 35,881 3,680
(101) (413) (112) (411) (X) (511/113)

a. What is the name of the journal shown above?
b. Write an explanation for each entry in this journal.
c. What do the numbers in parentheses at the bottom of the journal indicate?

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