43PS-1

Question

Journalizing transactions, posting to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Consider the following transactional data for the first month of operations for Crystal Clear Cleaning.

 Nov. 1 Stockholders contributed \(15,000 and a truck, with a market value of \)3,000, to the business in exchange for common stock. 

2 The business paid \(4,000 to Pleasant Properties for November through February rent. (Debit Prepaid Rent) 

3 Paid \)4,800 for a business insurance policy for the term November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019. (Debit Prepaid Insurance) 

4 Purchased cleaning supplies on account, \(320. 

5 Purchased on account an industrial vacuum cleaner costing \)1,500. The invoice is payable November 25. 

7 Paid \(3,900 for a computer and printer. 

9 Performed cleaning services on account in the amount of \)4,700. 

10 Received \(200 for services rendered on November 9. 15 Paid employees, \)400. 

16 Received \(15,000 for a 1-year contract beginning November 

16 for cleaning services to be provided. Contract begins November 16, 2018, and ends November 15, 2019. (Credit Unearned Revenue) 

17 Provided cleaning services and received \)400 cash. 

18 Received a utility bill for \(175 with a due date of December 4, 2018. (Use Accounts Payable) 

20 Borrowed \)36,000 from bank with interest rate of 6% per year. 

21 Received \(500 on account for services performed on November 9. 

25 Paid \)750 on account for vacuum cleaner purchased on November 5. 

29 Paid \(200 for advertising. 

30 Cash dividends of \)1,400 were paid to stockholders

Requirements 1. Journalize the transactions, using the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Cleaning Supplies; Prepaid Rent; Prepaid Insurance; Equipment; Truck; Accounts Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Advertising Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

Accounts payable is the amount to the supplier and the required journal entries are recorded in Step 2

1Step 1: Definition of Accounts Payable

The accounts payable are defined as the amount owed by the company to the supplier of goods or services.

2Step 2: Recording Journal Entries

Journal entry

Date

Particulars

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Nov 

 

 

 

1

Cash 

$15,000

 

 

Truck

$3,000

 

 

         Common stock

 

$18,000

 

 

 

 

2

Prepaid Rent

$4,000

 

 

              Cash

 

$4,000

 

 

 

 

3

Prepaid Insurance

$4,800

 

 

             Cash 

 

$4,800

 

 

 

 

4

Cleaning Supplies 

$320

 

 

             Accounts Payable

 

$320

 

 

 

 

5

Equipment

$1,500

 

 

           Accounts Payable

 

$1,500

 

 

 

 

7

Equipment 

$3,900

 

 

             Cash

 

$3,900

 

 

 

 

9

Accounts Receivables

$4,700

 

 

            Service Revenue

 

$4,700

 

 

 

 

10

Cash

$200

 

 

       Accounts Receivables

 

$200

 

 

 

 

15

Salary Expense

$400

 

 

              Cash

 

$400

 

 

 

 

16

Cash 

$15,000

 

 

          Unearned Revenue

 

$15,000

 

 

 

 

17

Cash 

$400

 

 

        Service Revenue

 

$400

 

 

 

 

18

Utility Expense

$175

 

 

           Accounts Payable

 

$175

 

 

 

 

20

Cash 

$36,000

 

 

        Notes Payable

 

$36,000

 

 

 

 

21

Cash 

$500

 

 

          Accounts Receivables

 

$500

 

 

 

 

25

Accounts Payable

$750

 

 

              Cash 

 

$750

 

 

 

 

29

Advertising Expense

$200

 

 

              Cash 

 

$200

 

 

 

 

30

Dividends

$1,400

 

 

             Cash

 

$1,400