Question: The following are transactions between Wang Corp., the consignor, and Ren Stores Ltd., the consignee, for the month of June 2020. Wang uses a perpetual

The following are transactions between Wang Corp., the consignor, and Ren Stores Ltd., the consignee, for the month of June 2020. Wang uses a perpetual inventory system and has a separate perpetual record for inventory sent out on consignment. At the end of each month, sales are reported by Ren to Wang and a net payment is made. The agreement stipulates that Ren is to receive a 15% (of sales) commission and a 6% (of sales) rebate to offset its advertising expenses.

June 1 Wang Corp. ships merchandise costing $455,000 on consignment to Ren Stores Ltd.

June 5 Wang pays the freight of $5,000 for the above shipment of June 1.

June 30 Summary entry for the month of June: Ren sells half of the merchandise for $600,000 cash.

June 30 Ren notifies Wang that 50% of the merchandise has been sold for $600,000 and remits a cheque for the amount due under the consignment agreement. Wang records the receipt of the cheque from Ren.


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a. Prepare the journal entries necessary on the books of Wang Corp.

b. Prepare the journal entries necessary on the books of Ren Stores Ltd.

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