Answer :

Answer:

Debit: Accounts Payable  $ 5,000

Credit: Merchandise Inventory  $ 5,000

Explanation:

Credit note:

A credit note is a document issued by the supplier, when:

  • Supplies are returned or found to be deficient by the recipient -
  • When goods supplied are returned by the recipient or goods/services supplied are found to be deficient by the recipient, the supplier should issue a Credit Note.
  • The credit note serves the purpose of reducing the value of the original supply.

Preparing journal entries with respect the given situation.

Debit: Accounts Payable  $ 5,000

Credit: Merchandise Inventory  $ 5,000