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Sam and his sister Blair both attend the state university. As a reward for their successful completion of the past year (Sam had a 3.2 GPA in business, and Blair had a 3.7 GPA in art), their father gave each of them 100 shares of The Walt Disney Company stock. They have just received their first annual report. Blair does not understand what the information means and has asked Sam to explain it to her. Sam is currently taking an accounting course, and she knows he will understand the financial statements.
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Assume you are Sam. Write Blair a memo explaining the following financial statement items to her. In your explanation, describe each of the two financial statements and explain the financial information each contains. Also, define each of the elements listed for each financial statement and explain what it means.
Balance Sheets |
Assets |
Liabilities |
Stockholder’s equity |
Income Statements |
Revenue |
Expense |
Net Income |
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Front Row Entertainment received $1,000 for Charm Citys appearance. Of this total amount. $400 was received immediate with the remainder due in 15 days. The festive] took place on January 23. 25 Paid Charm City $800 for performing at the festival. Note: Front Row Entertainment records the fees paid to the artist in an operating expense account called Artist Fee Expense. 23 Due to the success of the marketing efforts, Front Row Entertainment received $3300 in advance ticket sales for the upcoming tour. 30 The company collected $200 of the amount due from the January 25 festival. 30 Paid salaries of S1,200 each to Cam and Anna for the month of January. Required: 2. Post the transactions to the general ledger.arrow_forwardCase 2-69 CONTINUING PROBLEM: FRONT ROW ENTERTAINMENT After much consideration, Cam and Anna decide to organize their company as a corporation. On January 11 2019, Front Row Entertainment Inc begins operations. 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Note: Front Row Entertainment records the fees paid to the artist in an operating expense account called Artist Fee Expense. 23 Due to the success of the marketing efforts, Front Row Entertainment received $3300 in advance ticket sales for the upcoming tour. 30 The company collected $200 of the amount due from the January 25 festival. 30 Paid salaries of S1,200 each to Cam and Anna for the month of January. Required: Prepare a trial balance at January 31, 2019.arrow_forwardExercise 2-52 Accounting Cycle Rosenthal Decorating Inc. is a commercial painting and decorating contractor that began operations in January 2019. The following transactions occurred during the year: On January 15, Rosenthal sold shares Of its common stock to William Hensley for $10,000 On January 24, Rosenthal purchased S720 of painting supplies from Westwood Builders' Supply Company on account. On February 20, Rosenthal paid S720 cash to Westwood Builders' Supply Company for the painting supplies purchased on January 24. On April 25, Rosenthal billed Bultman Condominiums $12,500 for painting and decorating services performed in April. On May 12, Rosenthal received $12,500 from Bultman Condominiums for the painting and decorating work billed in April. On June 5, Rosenthal sent Arlington Builders a $9,500 bill for a painting job completed on that day. On June 24, Rosenthal paid wages for work performed during the preceding week in the amount of $6,700. Required: Prepare a journal entry for each of the transactions. Post the transactions to T-accounts. Prepare a trial balance at June 30, 2019.arrow_forward
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The accounting cycle for Kelly Consulting for April, including financial statements, was illustrated in this chapter During May, Kelly Consulting entered into the following transactions: May 3.Received cash from clients as an advance payment for services to be provided and recorded it as unearned tree 4,500 5.Received cash from clients on account 2,450. 9.Paid cash for a newspaper advertisement 225. 13.Raid Office Station Co for part of the debt incurred on April , 640. 15.Recorded services provided on account for the period May 1-15, 9,180. 16 Paid part-time receptionist for two weeks salary including the amount owed on April 30, 750. 17.Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned during the period May 116, 8,360. 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