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Krittersbegone Inc. was organized on July 1 by a group of technicians to provide termite inspections and treatment to homeowners and small businesses. The following transactions occurred during the first month of business:
July 2: Received contributions of $3,000 from each of the six owners in exchange for shares of stock.
July 3: Paid $1,000 rent for the month of July.
July 5: Purchased flashlights, tools, spray equipment, and ladders for $18,000, with a down payment of $5,000 and the balance due in 30 days.
July 17: Paid a $200 bill for the distribution of door-to-door advertising.
July 28: Paid August rent and July utilities to the landlord in the amounts of $1,000 and $450, respectively.
July 30: Received $8,000 in cash from homeowners for services performed during the month. In addition, billed $7,500 to other customers for services performed during the month. Billings are due in 30 days.
July 30: Paid commissions of $9,500 to the technicians for July.
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- Prepare journal entries on the books of Krittersbegone to record the transactions entered into during the month. Ignore
depreciation expense. - Prepare a classified balance sheet dated July 31. From the balance sheet, what
cash inflow and whatcash outflow can you predict in the month of August? Who would be interested in the cash flow information? Why?
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- Journal Entries, Trial Balance, and Financial Statements Neveranerror Inc. was organized on June 2 by a group of accountants to provide accounting and tax services to small businesses. The following transactions occurred during the first month of business: June 2: Received contributions of $10,000 from each of the three owners of the business in exchange for shares of stock. June 5: Purchased a computer system for $12,000. The agreement with the vendor requires a down payment of $2,500 with the balance due in 60 days. June 8: Signed a two-year promissory note at the bank and received cash of $20,000. June 15: Billed $12,350 to clients for the first half of June. Clients are billed twice a month for services performed during the month, and the bills are payable within ten days. June 17: Paid a $900 bill from the local newspaper for advertising for the month of June. June 23: Received the amounts billed to clients for services performed during the first half of the month. June 28: Received and paid gas, electric, and water bills. The total amount is $2,700. June 29: Received the landlords bill for $2,200 for rent on the office space that Neveranerror leases. The bill is payable by the 10th of the following month. June 30: Paid salaries and wages for June. The total amount is $5,670. June 30: Billed $18,400 to clients for the second half of June. June 30: Declared and paid dividends in the amount of $6,000. Required Prepare journal entries on the books of Neveranerror Inc. to record the transactions entered into during the month. Ignore depreciation expense and interest expense. Prepare a trial balance at June 30. Prepare the following financial statements: Income statement for the month of June Statement of retained earnings for the month of June Classified balance sheet at June 30 Assume that you have just graduated from college and have been approached to join this company as an accountant. From your reading of the financial statements for the first month, would you consider joining the company? Explain your answer. Limit your answer to financial considerations only.arrow_forwardJournal entries and trial balance On August 1, 20Y7, Rafael Masey established Planet Realty, which completed the following transactions during the month: a. Rafael Masey transferred cash from a personal bank account to an account to be used for the business in exchange for common stock, 17,500. b. Purchased supplies on account, 2,300. c. Earned sales commissions, receiving cash, 13,300. d. Paid rent on office and equipment for the month, 3,000. e. Paid creditor on account, 1,150. f. Paid dividends, 1,800. g. Paid automobile expenses (including rental charge) for month, 1,500, and miscellaneous expenses, 400. h. Paid office salaries, 2,800. i. Determined that the cost of supplies used was 1,050. Instructions 1. Journalize entries for transactions (a) through (i), using the following account titles: Cash, Supplies, Accounts Payable, Common Stock, Dividends, Sales Commissions, Rent Expense, Office Salaries Expense, Automobile Expense, Supplies Expense, Miscellaneous Expense. Journal entry explanations may be omitted. 2. Prepare T accounts, using the account titles in (1). Post the journal entries to these accounts, placing the appropriate letter to the left of each amount to identify the transactions. Determine the account balances, after all posting is complete. Accounts containing only a single entry do not need a balance. 3. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance as of August 31, 20Y7. 4. Determine the following: a. Amount of total revenue recorded in the ledger. b. Amount of total expenses recorded in the ledger. c. Amount of net income for August. 5. Determine the increase or decrease in retained earnings for August.arrow_forwardJournal Entries Overnight Delivery Inc. is incorporated on February 1 and enters into the following transactions during its first month of operations: February 15: Received $8,000 cash from customer accounts. February 26: Provided $16,800 of services on account during the month. February 27: Received a $3,400 bill from the local service station for gas and oil used during February. February 28: Paid $400 for wages earned by employees for the month. February 28: Paid $3,230 for February advertising. February 28: Declared and paid $2,000 cash dividends to stockholders. Required Prepare journal entries on the books of Overnight to record the transactions entered into during February. Explain why you agree or disagree with the following: The transactions on February 28 all represent expenses for the month of February because cash was paid. The transaction on February 27 does not represent an expense in February because cash has not yet been paid.arrow_forward
- Entries into T accounts and trial balance Marjorie Knaus, an architect, organized Knaus Architects on January 1, 20Y4. During the month, Knaus Architects completed the following transactions: a. Issued common stock to Marjorie Knaus in exchange for 30,000. b. Paid January rent for office and workroom, 2,500. c. Purchased used automobile for 28,500, paying 6,000 cash and giving a note payable for the remainder. d. Purchased office and computer equipment on account, 8,000. e. Paid cash for supplies, 2,100. f. Paid cash for annual insurance policies, 3,600. g. Received cash from client for plans delivered, 9,000. h. Paid cash for miscellaneous expenses, 2,600. i. Paid cash to creditors on account, 4,000. j. Paid installment due on note payable, 1,875. k. Received invoice for blueprint service, due in February, 5,500. l. Recorded fees earned on plans delivered, payment to be received in February, 31,400. m. Paid salary of assistants, 6,000. n. Paid gas, oil, and repairs on automobile for January, 1,300. Instructions 1. Record these transactions directly in the following T accounts, without journalizing: Cash, Accounts Receivable, Supplies, Prepaid Insurance, Automobiles, Equipment, Notes Payable, Accounts Payable, Common Stock, Professional Fees, Salary Expense, Blueprint Expense, Rent Expense, Automobile Expense, Miscellaneous Expense. To the left of the amount entered in the accounts, place the appropriate letter to identify the transaction. 2. Determine account balances of the T accounts. Accounts containing a single entry only (such as Prepaid Insurance) do not need a balance. 3. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance for Knaus Architects as of January 31, 20Y4. 4. Determine the net income or net loss for January.arrow_forwardOn July 1 of this year, R. Green established the Green Rehab Clinic. The organizations account headings are presented below. Transactions completed during the month of July follow. a. Green deposited 30,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Paid the office rent for the month, 1,800, Ck. No. 2001. c. Bought supplies for cash, 362, Ck. No. 2002. d. Bought professional equipment on account from Rehab Equipment Company, 18,000. e. Bought office equipment from Hi-Tech Computers, 2,890, paying 890 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 2003. f. Sold professional services for cash, 4,600. g. Paid on account to Rehab Equipment Company, 700, Ck. No. 2004. h. Received and paid the bill for utilities, 367, Ck. No. 2005. i. Paid the salary of the assistant, 1,150, Ck. No. 2006. j. Sold professional services for cash, 3,868. k. Green withdrew cash for personal use, 1,800, Ck. No. 2007. Required 1. Record the transactions and the balance after each transaction. 2. Total the left side of the accounting equation (left side of the equal sign), then total the right side of the accounting equation (right side of the equal sign). If the two totals are not equal, check the addition and subtraction. If you still cannot find the error, re-analyze each transaction.arrow_forwardOn May 1, B. Bangle opened Self-Wash Laundry. His accountant listed the following chart of accounts: The following transactions were completed during May: a. Bangle deposited 35,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Bought chairs and tables, paying cash, 1,870, Ck. No. 1000. c. Bought supplies on account from Barnes Supply Company, 225. d. Paid the rent for the current month, 875, Ck. No. 1001. e. Bought washing machines and dryers from Lara Equipment Company, 12,500, paying 3,600 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 1002. f. Sold services for cash for the first half of the month, 1,925. g. Bought insurance for one year, 1,560, Ck. No. 1003. h. Paid on account to Lara Equipment Company, 1,800, Ck. No. 1004. i. Received and paid electric bill, 285, Ck. No. 1005. j. Sold services for cash for the second half of the month, 1,835. k. Paid wages to an employee, 940, Ck. No. 1006. l. Bangle withdrew cash for his personal use, 800, Ck. No. 1007. m. Paid on account to Barnes Supply Company, 225, Ck. No. 1008. n. Received and paid bill from the county for sidewalk repair assessment, 280, Ck. No. 1009. Required 1. Record the owners name in the Capital and Drawing T accounts. 2. Correctly place the plus and minus signs for each T account and label the debit and credit sides of the accounts. 3. Record the transactions in the T accounts. Write the letter of each entry to identify the transaction. 4. Foot the T accounts and show the balances. 5. Prepare a trial balance as of May 31, 20--. 6. Prepare an income statement for May 31, 20--. 7. Prepare a statement of owners equity for May 31, 20--. 8. Prepare a balance sheet as of May 31, 20--.arrow_forward
- During February of this year, H. Rose established Rose Shoe Hospital. The following asset, liability, and owners equity accounts are included in the chart of accounts: The following transactions occurred during the month of February: a. Rose deposited 25,000 cash in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Bought shop equipment for cash, 1,525, Ck. No. 1000. c. Bought advertising on account from Milland Company, 325. d. Bought store shelving on account from Inger Hardware, 750. e. Bought office equipment from Sharas Office Supply, 625, paying 225 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 1001. f. Paid on account to Inger Hardware, 750, Ck. No. 1002. g. Rose invested his personal leather working tools with a fair market value of 800 in the business h. Sold services for the month of February for cash, 250. PART 1: The Accounting Cycle for a Service Business: Analyzing Business Transactions Required 1. Write the account classifications (Assets, Liabilities, Capital, Drawing, Revenue, Expense) in the fundamental accounting equation, as well as the plus and minus signs and Debit and Credit. 2. Write the account names on the T accounts under the classifications, place the plus and minus signs for each T account, and label the debit and credit sides of the T accounts. 3. Record the amounts in the proper positions in the T accounts. Write the letter next to each entry to identify the transaction. 4. Foot and balance the accounts.arrow_forwardIn March, T. Carter established Carter Delivery Service. The account headings are presented below. Transactions completed during the month of March follow. a. Carter deposited 25,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Bought a used truck from Degroot Motors for 15,140, paying 5,140 in cash and placing the remainder on account. c. Bought equipment on account from Flemming Company, 3,450. d. Paid the rent for the month, 1,000, Ck. No. 3001. e. Sold services for cash for the first half of the month, 6,927. f. Bought supplies for cash, 301, Ck. No. 3002. g. Bought insurance for the truck for the year, 1,200, Ck. No. 3003. h. Received and paid the bill for utilities, 349, Ck. No. 3004. i. Received a bill for gas and oil for the truck, 218. j. Sold services on account, 3,603. k. Sold services for cash for the remainder of the month, 4,612. l. Paid wages to the employees, 3,958, Ck. Nos. 30053007. m. Carter withdrew cash for personal use, 1,250, Ck. No. 3008. Required 1. Record the transactions and the balance after each transaction 2. Total the left side of the accounting equation (left side of the equal sign), then total the right side of the accounting equation (right side of the equal sign). If the two totals are not equal, check the addition and subtraction. If you still cannot find the error, re-analyze each transaction.arrow_forwardOn March 1 of this year, B. Gervais established Gervais Catering Service. The account headings are presented below. Transactions completed during the month follow. a. Gervais deposited 25,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Bought a truck from Kelly Motors for 26,329, paying 8,000 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 500. c. Bought catering equipment on account from Luigis Equipment, 3,795. d. Paid the rent for the month, 1,255, Ck. No. 501. e. Bought insurance for the truck for one year, 400, Ck. No. 502. f. Sold catering services for cash for the first half of the month, 3,012. g. Bought supplies for cash, 185, Ck. No. 503. h. Sold catering services on account, 4,307. i. Received and paid the heating bill, 248, Ck. No. 504. j. Received a bill from GC Gas and Lube for gas and oil for the truck, 128. k. Sold catering services for cash for the remainder of the month, 2,649. l. Gervais withdrew cash for personal use, 1,550, Ck. No. 505. m. Paid the salary of the assistant, 1,150, Ck. No. 506. Required 1. Record the transactions and the balance after each transaction. 2. Total the left side of the accounting equation (left side of the equal sign), then total the right side of the accounting equation (right side of the equal sign). If the two totals are not equal, check the addition and subtraction. If you still cannot find the error, re-analyze each transaction.arrow_forward
- Journal entries and trial balance On October 1, 20Y4, Jay Pryor established an interior decorating business, Pioneer Designs. During the month, Jay completed the following transactions related to the business: Oct. 1. Jay transferred cash from a personal bank account to an account to be used for the business in exchange for common stock, 18,000. 4. Paid rent for period of October 4 to end of month, 3,000. 10. Purchased a used truck for 23,750, paying 3,750 cash and giving a note payable for the remainder. 13. Purchased equipment on account, 10,500. 14. Purchased supplies for cash, 2,100. Oct. 15. Paid annual premiums on property and casualty insurance, 3,600. 15. Received cash for job completed, 8,950. Enter the following transactions on Page 2 of the two-column journal: 21. Paid creditor a portion of the amount owed for equipment purchased on October 13, 2,000. 24. Recorded jobs completed on account and sent invoices to customers, 14,150. 26. Received an invoice for truck expenses, to be paid in November, 700. 27. Paid utilities expense, 2,240. 27. Paid miscellaneous expenses, 1,100. 29. Received cash from customers on account, 7,600. 30. Paid wages of employees, 4,800. 31. Paid dividends, 3,500. Instructions 1. Journalize each transaction in a two-column journal beginning on Page 1, referring to the following chart of accounts in selecting the accounts to be debited and credited. (Do not insert the account numbers in the journal at this time.) Journal entry explanations may be omitted. 11 Cash 12 Accounts Receivable 13 Supplies 14 Prepaid Insurance 16 Equipment 18 Truck 21 Notes Payable 22 Accounts Payable 31 Common Stock 33 Dividends 41 Fees Earned 51 Wages Expense 53 Rent Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Truck Expense 59 Miscellaneous Expense 2. Post the journal to a ledger of four-column accounts, inserting appropriate posting references as each item is posted. Extend the balances to the appropriate balance columns after each transaction is posted. 3. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance for Pioneer Designs as of October 31, 20Y4. 4. Determine the excess of revenues over expenses for October. 5. Can you think of any reason why the amount determined in (4) might not be the net income for October?arrow_forwardIn July of this year, M. Wallace established a business called Wallace Realty. The account headings are presented below. Transactions completed during the month follow. a. Wallace deposited 24,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Paid the office rent for the current month, 650, Ck. No. 1000. c. Bought office supplies for cash, 375, Ck. No. 1001. d. Bought office equipment on account from Dellos Computers, 6,300. e. Received a bill from the City Crier for advertising, 455. f. Sold services for cash, 3,944. g. Paid on account to Dellos Computers, 1,500, Ck. No. 1002. h. Received and paid the bill for utilities, 340, Ck. No. 1003. i. Paid on account to the City Crier, 455, Ck. No. 1004. j. Paid truck expenses, 435, Ck. No. 1005. k. Wallace withdrew cash for personal use, 1,500, Ck. No. 1006. Required 1. Record the transactions and the balance after each transaction. 2. Total the left side of the accounting equation (left side of the equal sign), then total the right side of the accounting equation (right side of the equal sign). If the two totals are not equal, check the addition and subtraction. If you still cannot find the error, re-analyze each transaction.arrow_forwardIn April, J. Rodriguez established an apartment rental service. The account headings are presented below. Transactions completed during the month of April follow. a. Rodriguez deposited 70,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Paid the rent for the month, 2,000, Ck. No. 101 (Rent Expense). c. Bought supplies on account, 150. d. Bought a truck for 23,500, paying 2,500 in cash and placing the remainder on account. e. Bought insurance for the truck for the year, 2,400, Ck. No. 102. f. Sold services on account, 4,700. g. Bought office equipment on account from Stern Office Supply, 1,250. h. Sold services for cash for the first half of the month, 8,250. i. Received and paid the bill for utilities, 280, Ck. No. 103. j. Received a bill for gas and oil for the truck, 130. k. Paid wages to the employees, 2,680, Ck. Nos. 104106. l. Sold services for cash for the remainder of the month, 3,500. m. Rodriguez withdrew cash for personal use, 4,000, Ck. No. 107. Required 1. Record the transactions and the balance after each transaction. 2. Total the left side of the accounting equation (left side of the equal sign), then total the right side of the accounting equation (right side of the equal sign). If the two totals are not equal, check the addition and subtraction. If you still cannot find the error, re-analyze each transaction.arrow_forward
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