Q43PS-4

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

3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and calculate account balances

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The trial balance shows the balances into debit and credit and the required trial balance is prepared in Step 2.

1Step 1: Definition of trial balance

The trial balance is defined as the accounting equation worksheet which records the ledger balance into debits and credits.

2Step 2: Preparing the trial balance


Crystal Clear Cleaning

Trial Balance

November 30, 2018

Account Title

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

 

 

 

Cash

$51,650

 

Accounts Receivables

$4,000

 

Cleaning Supplies

$320

 

Prepaid Rent

$4,000

 

Prepaid Insurance

$4,800

 

Equipment

$5,400

 

Truck

$3,000

 

Accounts Payable

 

$1,245

Unearned Revenue

 

$15,000

Notes Payable

 

$36,000

Common Stock

 

$18,000

Dividends

$1,400

 

Service Revenue

 

$5,100

Salaries Expense

$400

 

Advertising Expense

$200

 

Utilities Expense

$175

 

 

 

 

Total 

$75,345

$75,345