Concept explainers
(a)
Trial balance is the list of accounts, and their debit and credit balances at a given time. It is usually prepared at end of the accounting period. Debit balances are listed in left column and credit balances are listed in right column. The totals of debit and credit column should be equal. Trial balance is useful in the preparation of the financial statements.
To prepare: the trial balance of RD Services as on July 31, 2017
(b)
Income statement:
This is the financial statement of a company which shows all the revenues earned, and expenses incurred by the company over a period of time.
Statement of retained earnings:
This is an equity statement which shows the changes in the
Classified balance sheet:
This is the financial statement of a company which shows the grouping of similar assets and liabilities under subheadings.
To prepare: The income statement, statement of retained earnings, and classified balance sheet of RD Services.
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