Asked by Isabella Huynh on Jun 14, 2024

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On April 3, Villa Corp. returned merchandise that had a selling price of $1,200 for a cash refund. The merchandise originally cost $720. What is the effect on the accounting equation of the following entries for this return? On April 3, Villa Corp. returned merchandise that had a selling price of $1,200 for a cash refund. The merchandise originally cost $720. What is the effect on the accounting equation of the following entries for this return?

Accounting Equation

A fundamental principle of accounting representing the relationship between a company's assets, liabilities, and equity (Assets = Liabilities + Equity).

Cash Refund

An amount paid by the seller to the buyer for merchandise that is defective, is damaged during shipment, or does not meet the buyer’s expectations.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is offered for sale to customers.

  • Investigate and log events that influence the accounting equation.
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Aaron McFallJun 15, 2024
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The first entry reduces assets and liabilities by the amount of the refund. The second entry increases an asset (Inventory) and decreases an asset (Estimated Return Inventory)