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How does retained earnings increase? What are the two ways that retained earnings decreases?
Retained earnings increase by revenues, and decreases by expenses and dividends of the business.
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Match the accounting terminology to the definitions. 7. Cost principle a. oversees the creation and governance of accounting standards in the United States 8. GAAP b. requires an organization to be a separate economic unit 9. Faithful representation c. oversees U.S. financial markets 10. SEC d. states that acquired assets and services should be recorded at their actual cost 11. FASB e. creates International Financial Reporting Standards 12. Monetary unit assumption f. the main U.S. accounting rule book 13. Economic entity assumption g. assumes that an entity will remain in operation for the foreseeable future 14. Going concern assumption h. assumes that items on the financial statements are recorded in a monetary unit 15. IASB i. requires information to be complete, neutral, and free from material error
Centerpiece Arrangements has just completed operations for the year ended December 31, 2018. This is the third year of operations for the company. The following data have been assembled for the business: Insurance Expense \( 4,500 Salaries Expense \) 46,000 Service Revenue 70,000 Accounts Payable 17,600 Utilities Expense 1,400 Office Supplies 1,700 Rent Expense 16,000 Dividends 4,800 Common Stock 9,000 Accounts Receivable 8,000 Cash 7,200 Equipment 12,100 Retained Earnings, January 1, 2018 5,100
Preparing the balance sheet
Prepare the balance sheet of Centerpiece Arrangements as of December 31, 2018.
Canyon Canoe Company is a service-based company that rents canoes for use on local lakes and rivers. Amber and Zack Wilson graduated from college about 10 years ago. They both worked for one of the 鈥淏ig Four鈥� accounting firms and became CPAs. Because they both love the outdoors, they decided to begin a new business that will combine their love of outdoor activities with their business knowledge. Amber and Zack decide that they will create a new corporation, Canyon Canoe Company, or CCC for short. The business began operations on November 1, 2018. Nov. 1 Received \(16,000 cash to begin the company and issued common stock to Amber and Zack. 2 Signed a lease for a building and paid \)1,200 for the first month鈥檚 rent. 3 Purchased canoes for \(4,800 on account. 4 Purchased office supplies on account, \)750. 7 Earned \(1,400 cash for rental of canoes. 13 Paid \)1,500 cash for wages. 15 Paid \(50 dividends to stockholders. 16 Received a bill for \)150 for utilities. (Use separate payable account.) 20 Received a bill for \(175 for cell phone expenses. (Use separate payable account.) 22 Rented canoes to Early Start Daycare on account, \)3,000. 26 Paid \(1,000 on account related to the November 3, 2018, purchase. 28 Received \)750 from Early Start Daycare for canoe rental on November 22, 2018. 30 Paid $100 dividends to stockholders. Requirements 4. Prepare the balance sheet as of November 30, 2018.
Using the expanded accounting equation, solve for the missing amount. Assets $ 71,288 Liabilities 2,260 Common Stock ? Dividends 14,420 Revenues 53,085 Expenses 28,675
Elaine鈥檚 Inflatables earns service revenue by providing party planning services and inflatable playscapes. Elaine鈥檚 Inflatables is organized as a corporation. During the past month, Elaine鈥檚 Inflatables had the following transactions:
a. Received contributions of \(10,000 in exchange for common stock.
b. Purchased equipment for \)5,000 on account
c. Paid \(400 for office supplies.
d. Earned and received \)2,500 cash for service revenue.
e. Paid \(400 for wages to employees.
f. Cash dividends of \)1,000 were paid to stockholders.
g. Earned \(1,000 for services provided. Customer has not yet paid.
h. Paid \)1,000 for rent.
i. Received a bill for $250 for the monthly utilities. The bill has not yet been paid.
Indicate the effects of the business transactions on the accounting equation for
Elaine鈥檚 Inflatables. Transaction (a) is answered as a guide.
a. Increase asset (Cash); Increase equity (Common Stock)
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