High School

The owner, Marcus James, withdrew $3,000 from the business for personal use. Which of the following is the journal entry the company should record?

A. Marcus James, Drawing 3000
Fees earned 3000

B. Marcus James, Drawing 3000
Cash 3000

C. Marcus James, Capital 3000
Cash 3000

D. No entry is required.

Answer :

Final answer:

The correct journal entry the company should record when the owner withdraws money from the business for personal use is Marcus James, Drawing 3000 and Cash 3000.

Explanation:

The correct journal entry the company should record in this situation is:

b) Marcus James, Drawing 3000

Cash 3000

When the owner withdraws money from the business for personal use, it is recorded as a drawing or withdrawal from the owner's equity account. Cash, as an asset, is decreased by the amount of the withdrawal.