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Chapter 10
Journalizing Sales and Cash Receipts Using Special Journals
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Accounting
11th Grade
01/20/2012

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Term
customer
Definition
A person or business to whom merchandise or services are sold.
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sales journal
Definition
A special journal used to record only sales of merchandise on account.
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cash sale
Definition
A sale in which cash is received for the total amount of the sale at the time of the transaction.
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credit card sale
Definition
A sale in which a credit card is used for the total amount of the sale at the time of the transaction.
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point-of-sale (POS) terminal
Definition
A computer used to collect, store, and report all the information of a sales tranaction.
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terminal summary
Definition
The report that summarizes the cash and credit card sales of a POS.
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batch report
Definition
A report of credit card sales produced by a POS terminal.
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batching out
Definition
The process of preparing a report of credit card sales from a POS terminal.
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cash receipts journal
Definition
A special journal used to record only cash receipt transactions.
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sales discount
Definition
A cash discount on sales taken by a customer.
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sales return
Definition
Credit allowed a customer for the sales price of returned merchandise, resulting in a decrease in the vendor's accounts receivable.
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sales allowance
Definition
Credit allowed a customer for part of the sales price of merchandise that is not returned, resulting in a decrease in the vendor's accounts receivable.
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credit memorandum
Definition
A form prepared by the vendor showing the amount deducted for returns and allowances.
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sales tax
Definition
A tax on a sale of merchandise or services.
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