Chapter 4, Problem 4.25E

1.

To determine

Closing entries: Closing entries are recorded in order to close the temporary accounts such as incomes and expenses by transferring them to the permanent accounts such as retained earnings. It is passed at the end of the accounting period, to transfer the final balance.

Post-Closing Trial Balance: After passing all the journal entries and the closing entries of the permanent accounts and then further posting them to each of the respective accounts, a post-closing trial balance is prepared which consists of a list of all the permanent accounts. A post-closing trial balance serves as an evidence to prove that the balance of the permanent accounts is equal.

Current Ratio: Current ratio is used to determine the relationship between current assets and current liabilities. The ideal current ratio is 2:1

Formula:

$\text{Current ratio}=\frac{\text{Current assets}}{\text{Current}\text{liabilities}}$

To Prepare: The closing entries for Company MBA at December 31, 2018.

2.

To determine

To Prepare: A post-closing trial balance.

3.

To determine

To calculate: Current ratio for Company MBA.