Information related to Kerber Co. is presented below. 1. On April 5, purchased merchandise on account from Monty Company for $36,000, terms 3/10, net/30, FOB shipping point.
2. On April 6, paid freight costs of $920 on merchandise purchased from Monty.
3. On April 7, purchased equipment on account for $30,500.
4. On April 8, returned damaged merchandise to Monty Company and was granted a $4,200 credit for returned merchandise.
5. On April 15, paid the amount due to Monty Company in full.

Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record these transactions on the books of Riverbed co. under a perpetual inventory system.

Date        Account Titles and Explanation        Debit       Credit

April 5     Inventory                                            $36,000

                     Accounts Payable                                          $36,000

April 6     Inventory                                            $920

                     Cash                                                                $920

April 7      Equipment                                         $30,500

                     Accounts Payable                                           $30,500

April 8     Accounts Payable                              $4,200

                     Inventory                                                         $4,200

April 15    Accounts Payable                              $31,800

               ($36,000-$4200)

                     Inventory                                                         $954

                    ($31,800*3%)

                    Cash                                                                 $30,846

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