2. Assuming that the James Company uses a periodic inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions including the adjusting entry at the end of October to record cost of goods sold. James considers purchase discounts lost as part of interest expense. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.) James Company began the month of October with inventory of $33,000. The following inventory transactions occurred during the month: a. The company purchased merchandise on account for $49,000 on October 12. Terms of the purchase were 2/10, n/30. James uses the net method to record purchases. The merchandise was shipped fo.b. shipping point and freight charges of $680 were paid in cash. b. On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12. c. During October merchandise costing $20,700 was sold on account for $31,600. d. It was determined that inventory on hand at the end of October cost $61,000. On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date October 31 Record entry Clear entry View general journal Record any necessary adjusting entry when the inventory on hand at the end of October cost $61,000. Note: Enter debits before credits. Credit Debit 61,000 Date General Journal October 31 Inventory (ending) Cost of goods sold Inventory (beginning) Purchases 33,000 Record entry Clear entry View general journal