Castle Furnishings Company’s perpetual inventory records indicate that $675,400 of merchandise should be on hand on November 30, 2019. The physical inventory indicates that $663,800 of merchandise is actually on hand. Journalize the adjusting entry for the inventory shrinkage for Castle Furnishings Company for the year ended November 30, 2019. Assume that the inventory shrinkage is a normal amount.
Answer:
Nov. 30
Cost of Merchandise Sold 11,600
Merchandise Inventory 11,600
Inventory shrinkage.
($675,400 – $663,800)