adjusted trial balance in alphabetical order. All accounts have their normal balances. Accounts Receivable $70,000   Other Expenses $135,400 Accumulated Amortization 14,000   Retained Earnings 68,400 Amortization Expense 40,800   Salaries Expense 255,000 Cash 98,000   Salaries Payable 3,400 Common Shares 50,000   Service Revenue 536,000 Computers & Equipment 74,800   Supplies 5,600 Interest Expense 18,800   Unearned Revenue 5,400 Interest Revenue 5,800         Required: 1. Prepare the appropriate closing entries for the December 31 year-end. 2. What is the balance in the Retained Earnings account after the closing entries have been completed?

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Adzam Incorporated's new accounting intern prepared their adjusted trial balance in alphabetical order. All accounts have their normal balances.

Accounts Receivable

$70,000

 

Other Expenses

$135,400

Accumulated Amortization

14,000

 

Retained Earnings

68,400

Amortization Expense

40,800

 

Salaries Expense

255,000

Cash

98,000

 

Salaries Payable

3,400

Common Shares

50,000

 

Service Revenue

536,000

Computers & Equipment

74,800

 

Supplies

5,600

Interest Expense

18,800

 

Unearned Revenue

5,400

Interest Revenue

5,800

 

 

 

 

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1. Prepare the appropriate closing entries for the December 31 year-end.

2. What is the balance in the Retained Earnings account after the closing entries have been completed?

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