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Question:

Given the transactions below, prepare the purchase of a business in the purchaser’s books; journal entry for James Tool Shop.

  1. Purchased hand tools and power tools on credit for ₦50,000 from ABC Tools.

  2. Sold saws, hammers and wrenches for cash for ₦70,000 to XYZ Contractors.

  3. Paid rent for the store for ₦20,000 in cash.

  4. Received payment for the sale of goods on credit for ₦30,000 from DEF Builders.

  5. Purchased additional inventory for ₦100,000 on credit from GHI Distributors.

  6. Paid salaries to employees for ₦40,000 in cash.

  7. Made a loan repayment of ₦10,000 in cash to JKL Bank.

Answer:

PURCHASE OF BUSINESS JOURNAL ENTRY FOR JAMES TOOL SHOP

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Date

Account

Debit (₦)

Credit (₦)

29-Jun-23

Goodwill

Cash

James Tool Shop

Purchase of Business

Goodwill

Inventory

500000



2500000


600000



500000

700000

 

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