A buyer uses a perpetual inventory system, and on December 7, it contacts its supplier to report that some of the merchandise purchased on December 5 was defective. The seller offered to reduce the merchandise price by $400. The buyer agreed to keep the defective merchandise under those terms. Hote: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date Dec. 7 Record entry Clear entry View general journal A buyer uses a perpetual inventory system, and it purchases merchandise on terms of FOB shipping point. On December 20, the shipping company sends an invoice for $125 to the party responsible for the freight charges, and cash payment is made immediately. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date Dec. 20 Record entry Clear entry View general journal