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Chapter 2: 5RQ (page 90)
What is a T-account? On which side is the debit? On which side is the credit? Where does the account name go on a T-account?
T-account is a shortened format of the ledger. The left side is debit and the right side is credit. The name goes on the top of T shape.
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Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance
Theodore McMahon opened a law office on April 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:
Apr. 1 McMahon contributed \(70,000 cash to the business, Theodore McMahon, Attorney. The business issued common stock to McMahon.
3 Purchased office supplies, \)1,100, and furniture, \(1,300, on account.
4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)2,000 cash.
7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(150,000, and land with a market value of \)30,000. The business paid \(40,000 cash and signed a note payable to the bank for the remaining amount.
11 Prepared legal documents for a client on account, \)400.
15 Paid assistant鈥檚 semi monthly salary, \(1,200.
16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on April 3 on account. 18 Received \)2,700 cash for helping a client sell real estate.
19 Defended a client in court and billed the client for \(1,700.
25 Received a bill for utilities, \)650. The bill will be paid next month.
28 Received cash on account, \(1,100.
29 Paid \)3,600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on May 1.
29 Paid assistant鈥檚 semi monthly salary, \(1,200.
30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)2,100.
30 Paid cash dividends of $3,200.
Requirements 3. Post the journal entries to four-column accounts in the ledger, using dates, account numbers, journal references, and posting references. Assume the journal entries were recorded on page 1 of the journal.
Before you begin this assignment, review the Tying It All Together feature in the chapter. Part of the Fry鈥檚 Electronics, Inc.鈥檚 experience involves providing technical support to its customers. This includes in-home installations of electronics and also computer support at their retail store locations.
Requirements
2. Assume Fry鈥檚 Electronics, Inc.鈥檚 Modesto, California, location received $24,000 for an annual contract to provide computer support to the local city government. How would Fry鈥檚 Electronics record this transaction? What financial statement(s) would this transaction affect?
Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance
Beth Stewart started her practice as a design consultant on November 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:
Nov. 1 Received \(41,000 cash and issued common stock to Stewart.
4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(2,300, on account.
6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)2,100 cash.
7 Paid \(27,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations.
10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)800 within one week.
14 Paid for the furniture purchased on November 4 on account.
15 Paid assistant鈥檚 semimonthly salary, \(1,470.
17 Received cash on account, \)500.
20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(680.
25 Received \)1,900 cash for design services to be performed in December.
28 Received \(3,100 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon.
29 Paid \)840 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on December 1.
30 Paid assistant鈥檚 semimonthly salary, \(1,470. 30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)650.
30 Received a bill for utilities, \(650. The bill will be paid next month.
30 Paid cash dividends of \)2,800.b
Requirements 4. Prepare the trial balance of Beth Stewart, Designer, as of November 30, 2018.
Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance
The trial balance of Shawn Merry, CPA, is dated March 31, 2018: During April, the business completed the following transactions:
Cash 17,000
Office Supplies 1,200
Accounts Receivable 10,500
Land 29,000
Furniture 0
Automobile 0
Accounts Payable 3,800
Unearned Revenue 0
Common Stock 46,200
Dividends 0
Rent Expense 1,000
Salaries Expense 2,500
Service Revenue 11,200
Total Balance \( 61,200 61,200
During April, the business completed the following transactions:
Apr. 4 Collected \)6,000 cash from a client on account.
8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,500.
13 Paid \)3,300 on account.
14 Purchased furniture on account, \(4,000.
15 Menning contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)11,500.
18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(1,600.
19 Received \)2,750 for tax services performed on April 8.
20 Paid cash dividends of \(7,500.
21 Received \)4,900 cash for consulting work completed.
24 Received \(2,500 cash for accounting services to be completed next month.
27 Paid office rent, \)900.
28 Paid employee salary, $1,200.
Requirements 2. Open the four-column ledger accounts listed in the trial balance, together with their balances as of March 31. Use the following account numbers: Cash, 11; Accounts Receivable, 12; Office Supplies, 13; Land, 14; Furniture, 15; Automobile, 16; Accounts Payable, 21; Unearned Revenue, 22; Common Stock, 31; Dividends, 33; Service Revenue, 41; Salaries Expense, 51; and Rent Expense, 52.
Question:Preparing a trial balance from T-accounts
The T-accounts of McMahon Farm Equipment Repair follow as of May 31, 2018.
ASSETS Salaries Payable LIABILITIES EQUITY Retained Earnings 4,000 29,000 Notes Payable 3,500 400 Accounts Receivable 14,000 Land 29,000 Building 16,000 Equipment Common Stock Contributed Capital Dividends Property Tax Expense 1,000 Advertising Expense 280
Cash 31,000 1,800 400 14,000 4,200 800 4,000 2,000 3,380
Service Revenue 3,500 1,800 4,200 31,000 2
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