Concept explainers
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Journal:
Journal is the method of recording monetary business transactions in chronological order. It records the debit and credit aspects of each transaction to abide by the double-entry system.
Companies may use various kinds of journals, but every company has most common form of journal that is, the general journal. Journal makes three significant contributions to the recording process. They are as follows:
- Complete effect of a business transaction disclosed in one place.
- Transactions are recorded in chronological order.
- It helps to prevent or locate errors.
Rules of Debit and Credit
Following rules are followed for debiting and crediting different accounts while they occur in business transactions:
Debit, all increase in assets, expenses and dividends, all decrease in liabilities, revenues and stockholders’ equities.
Credit, all increase in liabilities, revenues, and stockholders’ equities, all decrease in assets, expenses.
To journalize: the issuance of common stock in exchange of cash.
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To journalize: supplies purchased on account.
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To journalize: obtained estimates on the cost of photography equipment.
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- In 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_forwardB. Kelso established Computer Wizards during November of this year. The accountant prepared the following chart of accounts: The following transactions occurred during the month: a. Kelso deposited 45,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Paid the rent for the current month, 1,800, Ck. No. 2001. c. Bought office desks and filing cabinets for cash, 790, Ck. No. 2002. d. Bought a computer and printer from Cyber Center for use in the business, 2,700, paying 1,700 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 2003. e. Bought a neon sign on account from Signage Co., 1,350. f. Kelso invested her personal computer software with a fair market value of 600 in the business. g. Received a bill from Country News for newspaper advertising, 365. h. Sold services for cash, 1,245. i. Received and paid the electric bill, 345, Ck. No. 2004. j. Paid on account to Country News, a creditor, 285, Ck. No. 2005. k. Sold services for cash, 1,450. l. Paid wages to an employee, 925, Ck. No. 2006. m. Received and paid the bill for the city business license, 75, Ck. No. 2007. n. Kelso withdrew cash for personal use, 850, Ck. No. 2008. o. Kelso withdrew cash for personal use, 850, Ck. No. 2008. 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 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, with a three-line heading, dated November 30, 20--.arrow_forwardOn June 1 of this year, J. Larkin, Optometrist, established the Larkin Eye Clinic. The clinics account names are presented below. Transactions completed during the month follow. a. Larkin deposited 25,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Paid the office rent for the month, 950, Ck. No. 1001. c. Bought supplies for cash, 357, Ck. No. 1002. d. Bought office equipment on account from NYC Office Equipment Store, 8,956. e. Bought a computer from Wardens Office Outfitters, 1,636, paying 750 in cash and placing the balance on account, Ck. No. 1003. f. f. Sold professional services for cash, 3,482. g. Paid on account to Wardens Office Outfitters, 886, Ck. No. 1004. h. Received and paid the bill for utilities, 382, Ck. No. 1005. i. Paid the salary of the assistant, 1,050, Ck. No. 1006. j. Sold professional services for cash, 3,295. k. Larkin withdrew cash for personal use, 1,250, Ck. No. 1007. 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
- 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_forwardDuring December of this year, G. Elden established Ginnys Gym. The following asset, liability, and owners equity accounts are included in the chart of accounts: During December, the following transactions occurred: a. Elden deposited 35,000 in a bank account in the name of the business. b. Bought exercise equipment for cash, 8,150, Ck. No. 1001. c. Bought advertising on account from Hazel Company, 105. d. Bought a display rack on account from Cyber Core, 790. e. Bought office equipment on account from Office Aids, 185. f. Elden invested her exercise equipment with a fair market value of 1,200 in the business. g. Made a payment to Cyber Core, 200, Ck. No. 1002. h. Sold services for the month of December for cash, 800. 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_forward
- On 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_forwardDiscuss how each of the following transactions will affect assets, liabilities, and stockholders equity, and prove the companys accounts will still be in balance. A. A company purchased $450 worth of office supplies on credit. B. The company parking lot was plowed after a blizzard. A check for $75 was given to the plow truck operator. C. $250 was paid on account. D. A customer paid $350 on account. E. Provided services for a customer, $500. The customer asked to be billed.arrow_forwardA business has the following transactions: The business is started by receiving cash from an investor in exchange for common stock $20,000 The business purchases supplies on account $500 The business purchases furniture on account $2,000 The business renders services to various clients on account totaling $9,000 The business pays salaries $2,000 The business pays this months rent $3,000 The business pays for the supplies purchased on account. The business collects from one of its clients for services rendered earlier in the month $1,500. What is total income for the month?arrow_forward
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