Recording Business Transactions

Horngren'S Financial And Managerial Accounting ยท 123 exercises

19E_2

Question: The following transactions occurred for Wilke Technology Solutions: 

May 1 The business received cash of \(105,000 and issued common stock to Zoe Wilke. 

2 Purchased office supplies on account, \)550. 

4 Paid \(57,000 cash for building and land. The building had a fair market value of \)45,000. 

6 Performed services for customers and received cash, \(3,600. 

9 Paid \)350 on accounts payable. 

17 Performed services for customers on account, \(3,500. 

19 Paid rent expense for the month, \)1,200. 

20 Received \(1,500 from customers for services to be performed next month. 

21 Paid \)900 for advertising in next month’s IT Technology magazine. 

23 Received \(3,100 cash on account from a customer. 

31 Incurred and paid salaries, \)1,700

Posting journal entries to four-column accounts 

Requirements 2. Post the journal entries to the four-column accounts, and determine the balance in the account after each transaction. Assume that the journal entries were recorded on page 10 of the journal. Make sure to complete the Post. Ref. columns in the journal and ledger.

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19E_1

Question: The following transactions occurred for Wilke Technology Solutions: 

May 1 The business received cash of \(105,000 and issued common stock to Zoe Wilke. 

2 Purchased office supplies on account, \)550. 

4 Paid \(57,000 cash for building and land. The building had a fair market value of \)45,000. 

6 Performed services for customers and received cash, \(3,600. 

9 Paid \)350 on accounts payable. 

17 Performed services for customers on account, \(3,500. 

19 Paid rent expense for the month, \)1,200. 

20 Received \(1,500 from customers for services to be performed next month. 

21 Paid \)900 for advertising in next month’s IT Technology magazine. 

23 Received \(3,100 cash on account from a customer. 

31 Incurred and paid salaries, \)1,700

Posting journal entries to four-column accounts 

Requirements 1. Open four-column accounts using the following account numbers: Cash, 110; Accounts Receivable, 120; Office Supplies, 130; Prepaid Advertising, 140; Land, 150; Building, 160; Accounts Payable, 210; Unearned Revenue, 220; Common Stock, 310; Service Revenue, 410; Rent Expense, 510; and Salaries Expense, 520.

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20E

Question: E2-20 Analyzing transactions from T-accounts The first nine transactions of North-West Airplane Repair have been posted to the T-accounts. Provide an explanation for each of the nine transactions. Learning Objective 3 Total Debits $191,800 Cash (1) 370,000 (3) 260,000 (9) 21,000 360,000 (2) 1,200 (5) 1,500 (6) 3,900 (7) 7,000 (8) ASSETS Accounts Payable LIABILITIES EQUITY Retained Earnings Notes Payable Office Supplies Building Common Stock Contributed Capital Dividends Salaries Expense Property Tax Expense Service Revenue Rent Expense = + = + − + + − (4) 1,500 (2) 360,000 (5) 1,200 1,50 (4) 0 260,000 (3) 370,000 (1) (8) 7,000 21,000 (9) (7) 1,400 (7) 2,500 (6) 1,5

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21E

Question: E2-21 Journalizing transactions from T-accounts In December 2018, the first five transactions of Abling’s Lawn Care Company have been posted to the T-accounts. Prepare the journal entries that served as the sources for the five transactions. Include an explanation for each entry

Cash 

  1. 57,000 40,000 (3) 3,800 (5) (2) 800 (3) 40,000 Office Supplies Common Stock Building Equipment Accounts Payable 800 (2) 46,000 (4) (5) 3,800 Notes Payable 57,000 (1) (4) 46,000 40,000 (3) 3,800 (5) (2) 800 (3) 40,000 Office Supplies Common Stock Building Equipment Accounts Payable 800 (2) 46,000 (4) (5) 3,800 Notes Payable 57,000 (1)

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22E

Question: The accounts of Anderson Moving Company follow with their normal balances as of August 31, 2018. The accounts are listed in no particular order. Common Stock \( 49,800 Trucks \) 123,000 Insurance Expense 600 Fuel Expense 1,000 Accounts Payable 4,000 Dividends 5,600 Service Revenue 82,000 Utilities Expense 300 Building 41,000 Accounts Receivable 10,000 Advertising Expense 200 Notes Payable 56,000 Salaries Expense 6,000 Office Supplies 100 Cash 4,000 Prepare Anderson’s trial balance as of August 31, 2018.

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23E

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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24E_3

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance The following transactions occurred during the month for Teresa Parker, CPA: 

Jun. 1 Parker opened an accounting firm by contributing \(13,200 cash and office furniture with a fair market value of \)5,300 in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent of \(1,300. 

9 Purchased office supplies on account, \)600. 

14 Paid employee’s salary, \(1,900. 

18 Received a bill for utilities to be paid next month, \)370. 

21 Paid \(500 of the accounts payable created on June 9. 

25 Performed accounting services on account, \)5,700. 

28 Paid cash dividends of $6,700

Requirements 3. Prepare the trial balance as of June 30, 2018

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24E_2

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance The following transactions occurred during the month for Teresa Parker, CPA: 

Jun. 1 Parker opened an accounting firm by contributing \(13,200 cash and office furniture with a fair market value of \)5,300 in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent of \(1,300. 

9 Purchased office supplies on account, \)600. 

14 Paid employee’s salary, \(1,900. 

18 Received a bill for utilities to be paid next month, \)370. 

21 Paid \(500 of the accounts payable created on June 9. 

25 Performed accounting services on account, \)5,700. 

28 Paid cash dividends of $6,700

Requirements 2. Journalize the transactions, and then post the journal entries to the four-column accounts. Explanations are not required for the journal entries. Keep a running balance in each account. Assume the journal entries are recorded on page 10 of the journal.

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24E_1

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance The following transactions occurred during the month for Teresa Parker, CPA: 

Jun. 1 Parker opened an accounting firm by contributing \(13,200 cash and office furniture with a fair market value of \)5,300 in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent of \(1,300. 

9 Purchased office supplies on account, \)600. 

14 Paid employee’s salary, \(1,900. 

18 Received a bill for utilities to be paid next month, \)370. 

21 Paid \(500 of the accounts payable created on June 9. 

25 Performed accounting services on account, \)5,700. 

28 Paid cash dividends of $6,700

Requirements 1. Open the following four-column accounts of Teresa Parker, CPA: Cash, 110; Accounts Receivable, 120; Office Supplies, 130; Office Furniture, 140; Accounts Payable, 210; Utilities Payable, 220; Common Stock, 310; Dividends, 320; Service Revenue, 410; Salaries Expense, 510; Rent Expense, 520; and Utilities Expense, 530.

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25E_2

Question: Courtney Meehan has trouble keeping her debits and credits equal. During a recent month, Courtney made the following accounting errors: 

a. In preparing the trial balance, Courtney omitted a \(5,000 Notes Payable. The debit to Cash was correct. 

b. Courtney posted a \)1,000 Utilities Expense as \(100. The credit to Cash was correct. 

c. In recording a \)600 payment on account, Courtney debited Furniture instead of Accounts Payable. 

d. In journalizing a receipt of cash for service revenue, Courtney debited Cash for \(50 instead of the correct amount of \)500. The credit was correct. 

e. Courtney recorded a \(210 purchase of office supplies on account by debiting Office Supplies for \)120 and crediting Accounts Payable for \(120. 

Requirements 2. Identify each account that has an incorrect balance and the amount and direction of the error (e.g., “Accounts Receivable \)500 too high”).

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25E_1

Question: Courtney Meehan has trouble keeping her debits and credits equal. During a recent month, Courtney made the following accounting errors: 

a. In preparing the trial balance, Courtney omitted a \(5,000 Notes Payable. The debit to Cash was correct. 

b. Courtney posted a \)1,000 Utilities Expense as \(100. The credit to Cash was correct. 

c. In recording a \)600 payment on account, Courtney debited Furniture instead of Accounts Payable. 

d. In journalizing a receipt of cash for service revenue, Courtney debited Cash for \(50 instead of the correct amount of \)500. The credit was correct. 

e. Courtney recorded a \(210 purchase of office supplies on account by debiting Office Supplies for \)120 and crediting Accounts Payable for $120. 

Requirements 1. For each of these errors, state whether total debits equal total credits on the trial balance.

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26E

Question: The accountant for Countryside Painting Specialists is having a hard time preparing the trial balance as of November 30, 2018: 

Account Title                                                    Debit                 Credit

Accounts Receivable                                   1,300

PaintingEquipment                                    13,500

Cash                                                               12,100

Advertising Expense                                      550

Dividends                                                                                   3,500

Accounts Payable                                                                     3,300

Rent Expense                                                 1,800

Common Stock                                             15,000

Service Revenue                                                                        15,600

Unearned Revenue                                       1,700

Salaries Expense                                           2,400

Office Supplies                                                                          200

Utilities Expense                                            250

Total                                                                48,600                   22,600

Prepare the corrected trial balance as of November 30, 2018. Assume all amounts are correct and all accounts have normal balances.

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27E

Question: Correcting errors in a trial balance 

The following trial balance of Joy McDowell Tutoring Service as of May 31, 2018, does not balance.

 Account Title Office Supplies Cash Debit Credit Accounts Receivable Computer Equipment Accounts Payable Utilities Payable Common Stock Dividends Service Revenue Salaries Expense Utilities Expense Rent Expense Total Balance \( 33,100 11,600 \) 11,100 9,600 800 \( 2,800 \) 35,000 1,900 800 700 2,000 600 15,800 10,400

Investigation of the accounting records reveals that the bookkeeper: 

a. Recorded a \(400 cash revenue transaction by debiting Accounts Receivable. The credit entry was correct. 

b. Posted a \)2,000 credit to Accounts Payable as \(200. 

c. Did not record Utilities Expense or the related Utilities Payable in the amount of \)300. 

d. Understated Common Stock by $100. 

Prepare the corrected trial balance as of May 31, 2018, complete with a heading; journal entries are not required.

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28E

Question: Calculating the debt ratio 

John Hart, M.D., reported the following trial balance as of September 30, 2018:

Account Title Office Supplies Cash Debit Credit Accounts Receivable Office Equipment Land Building Accounts Payable Utilities Payable Unearned Revenue Notes Payable Advertising Expense Utilities Expense Salaries Expense Service Revenue Dividends Common Stock Total Balance \( 256,700 \) 1,600 24,795 69,000 50,505 110,000 200 \( 30,000 \) 256,700 29,000 23,500 1,100 57,000 7,900 3,000 30,000 75,000 800 J

Calculate the debt ratio for John Hart, M.D

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29PGA_3

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Vince York practices medicine under the business title Vince York, M.D. During July, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Jul. 1 York contributed \(63,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)510. 

9 Paid \(23,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,600. 

19 Borrowed \(22,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,100 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in August, \(240. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,400 cash and \(6,000 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,200, office rent \(1,900, and utilities \)560. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,120 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,200.

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. 

Requirements 3. Prepare the trial balance of Vince York, M.D., as of July 31, 2018.

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29PGA_2

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Vince York practices medicine under the business title Vince York, M.D. During July, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Jul. 1 York contributed \(63,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)510. 

9 Paid \(23,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,600. 

19 Borrowed \(22,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,100 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in August, \(240. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,400 cash and \(6,000 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,200, office rent \(1,900, and utilities \)560. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,120 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,200.

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. 

Requirements 2. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, using transaction dates as posting references in the ledger accounts. Label the balance of each account Bal.

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29PGA_1

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Vince York practices medicine under the business title Vince York, M.D. During July, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Jul. 1 York contributed \(63,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)510. 

9 Paid \(23,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,600. 

19 Borrowed \(22,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,100 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in August, \(240. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,400 cash and \(6,000 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,200, office rent \(1,900, and utilities \)560. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,120 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,200.

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. 

Requirements 1. Journalize each transaction. Explanations are not required

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Q 30PGA-1

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

Ann Simpson started her practice as a design consultant on September 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Sep. 1 Received \(48,000 cash and issued common stock to Simpson. 

4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(1,300, on account. 

6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)1,900 cash. 

7 Paid \(18,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations. 

10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)1,200 within one week. 

14 Paid for the furniture purchased on September 4 on account. 

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

17 Received cash on account, \)1,000. 

20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(650. 

25 Received \)2,100 cash for design services to be performed in October. 

28 Received \(2,900 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon. 

29 Paid \)600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on October 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)600. 

30 Received a bill for utilities, \(350. The bill will be paid next month. 

30 Paid cash dividends of \)3,700.

Requirements 1. Record each transaction in the journal using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Land; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Unearned Revenue; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

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Q 30PGA-2

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

Ann Simpson started her practice as a design consultant on September 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Sep. 1 Received \(48,000 cash and issued common stock to Simpson. 

4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(1,300, on account. 

6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)1,900 cash. 

7 Paid \(18,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations. 

10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)1,200 within one week. 

14 Paid for the furniture purchased on September 4 on account. 

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

17 Received cash on account, \)1,000. 

20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(650. 

25 Received \)2,100 cash for design services to be performed in October. 

28 Received \(2,900 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon. 

29 Paid \)600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on October 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)600. 

30 Received a bill for utilities, \(350. The bill will be paid next month. 

30 Paid cash dividends of \)3,700.

Requirements 2. Open a T-account for each of the accounts.

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Q 30PGA-3

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

Ann Simpson started her practice as a design consultant on September 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Sep. 1 Received \(48,000 cash and issued common stock to Simpson. 

4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(1,300, on account. 

6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)1,900 cash. 

7 Paid \(18,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations. 

10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)1,200 within one week. 

14 Paid for the furniture purchased on September 4 on account. 

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

17 Received cash on account, \)1,000. 

20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(650. 

25 Received \)2,100 cash for design services to be performed in October. 

28 Received \(2,900 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon. 

29 Paid \)600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on October 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)600. 

30 Received a bill for utilities, \(350. The bill will be paid next month. 

30 Paid cash dividends of \)3,700.

Requirements 3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, using transaction dates as posting references in the ledger accounts. Label the balance of each account Bal

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Q 30PGA-4

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

Ann Simpson started her practice as a design consultant on September 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Sep. 1 Received \(48,000 cash and issued common stock to Simpson. 

4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(1,300, on account. 

6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)1,900 cash. 

7 Paid \(18,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations. 

10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)1,200 within one week. 

14 Paid for the furniture purchased on September 4 on account. 

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

17 Received cash on account, \)1,000. 

20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(650. 

25 Received \)2,100 cash for design services to be performed in October. 

28 Received \(2,900 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon. 

29 Paid \)600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on October 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)600. 

30 Received a bill for utilities, \(350. The bill will be paid next month. 

30 Paid cash dividends of \)3,700.

Requirements 4. Prepare the trial balance of Ann Simpson, Designer, as of September 30, 2018.

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Q 31PGA-3

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy. 

3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account. 

4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash. 

7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 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 \(1,800. 

25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month. 

29 Received cash on account, \(1,500. 

30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800. 

31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.

Requirements 

2. Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers: Cash, 101; Accounts Receivable, 111; Office Supplies, 121; Prepaid Insurance, 131; Land, 141; Building, 151; Furniture, 161; Accounts Payable, 201; Utilities Payable, 211; Notes Payable, 221; Common Stock, 301; Dividends, 311; Service Revenue, 411; Salaries Expense, 511; Rent Expense, 521; and Utilities Expense, 531.

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Q 31PGA-1

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy. 

3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account. 

4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash. 

7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 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 \(1,800. 

25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month. 

29 Received cash on account, \(1,500. 

30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800. 

31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.

Requirements 

  1. Record each transaction in the journal, using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Land; Building; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

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Q 31PGA-2

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy. 

3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account. 

4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash. 

7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 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 \(1,800. 

25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month. 

29 Received cash on account, \(1,500. 

30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800. 

31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.

Requirements 

2. Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers: Cash, 101; Accounts Receivable, 111; Office Supplies, 121; Prepaid Insurance, 131; Land, 141; Building, 151; Furniture, 161; Accounts Payable, 201; Utilities Payable, 211; Notes Payable, 221; Common Stock, 301; Dividends, 311; Service Revenue, 411; Salaries Expense, 511; Rent Expense, 521; and Utilities Expense, 531.

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Q 31PGA-4

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions: 

Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy. 

3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account. 

4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash. 

7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 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 \(1,800. 

25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month. 

29 Received cash on account, \(1,500. 

30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1. 

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120. 

31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800. 

31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.

Requirements 

4. Prepare the trial balance of Terrence Murphy, Attorney, at January 31, 2018.

2 step solution

Q32PGA_1

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                                              11,000

Office Supplies                            400

Accounts Receivable                  16,500

Land                                              30,000

Furniture                                     0

Automobile                                 0

Accounts Payable                                                        3,800

Unearned Revenue                                                     0

Common Stock                                                             52,300

Dividends                                      0                 

Rent Expense                              800

Salaries Expense                        5,600

Service Revenue                                                          8,200

Total Balance                    \( 64,300                           64,300

During April, the business completed the following transactions: 

Apr. 4 Collected \)2,500 cash from a client on account. 

8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,400. 

13 Paid \)3,000 on account. 

14 Purchased furniture on account, \(3,600. 

15 Merry contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)9,500. 

18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(900. 

19 Received \)2,700 for tax services performed on April 8. 

20 Paid cash dividends of \(6,500. 

21 Received \)5,700 cash for consulting work completed. 

24 Received \(2,400 cash for accounting services to be completed next month. 

27 Paid office rent, \)600. 

28 Paid employee salary, $1,700.

Requirements 

  1. Record the April transactions in the journal. Use the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Furniture; Automobile; Accounts Payable; Unearned Revenue; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; and Rent Expense. Include an explanation for each entry

2 step solution

Q32PGA_2

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                                              11,000

Office Supplies                            400

Accounts Receivable                  16,500

Land                                              30,000

Furniture                                     0

Automobile                                 0

Accounts Payable                                                        3,800

Unearned Revenue                                                     0

Common Stock                                                             52,300

Dividends                                      0                 

Rent Expense                              800

Salaries Expense                        5,600

Service Revenue                                                          8,200

Total Balance                    \( 64,300                           64,300

During April, the business completed the following transactions: 

Apr. 4 Collected \)2,500 cash from a client on account. 

8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,400. 

13 Paid \)3,000 on account. 

14 Purchased furniture on account, \(3,600. 

15 Merry contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)9,500. 

18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(900. 

19 Received \)2,700 for tax services performed on April 8. 

20 Paid cash dividends of \(6,500. 

21 Received \)5,700 cash for consulting work completed. 

24 Received \(2,400 cash for accounting services to be completed next month. 

27 Paid office rent, \)600. 

28 Paid employee salary, $1,700.

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

2 step solution

Q32PGA_3

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                                              11,000

Office Supplies                            400

Accounts Receivable                  16,500

Land                                              30,000

Furniture                                     0

Automobile                                 0

Accounts Payable                                                        3,800

Unearned Revenue                                                     0

Common Stock                                                             52,300

Dividends                                      0                 

Rent Expense                              800

Salaries Expense                        5,600

Service Revenue                                                          8,200

Total Balance                    \( 64,300                           64,300

During April, the business completed the following transactions: 

Apr. 4 Collected \)2,500 cash from a client on account. 

8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,400. 

13 Paid \)3,000 on account. 

14 Purchased furniture on account, \(3,600. 

15 Merry contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)9,500. 

18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(900. 

19 Received \)2,700 for tax services performed on April 8. 

20 Paid cash dividends of \(6,500. 

21 Received \)5,700 cash for consulting work completed. 

24 Received \(2,400 cash for accounting services to be completed next month. 

27 Paid office rent, \)600. 

28 Paid employee salary, $1,700.

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 5 of the journal.

2 step solution

Q32PGA_4

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                                              11,000

Office Supplies                            400

Accounts Receivable                  16,500

Land                                              30,000

Furniture                                     0

Automobile                                 0

Accounts Payable                                                        3,800

Unearned Revenue                                                     0

Common Stock                                                             52,300

Dividends                                      0                 

Rent Expense                              800

Salaries Expense                        5,600

Service Revenue                                                          8,200

Total Balance                    \( 64,300                           64,300

During April, the business completed the following transactions: 

Apr. 4 Collected \)2,500 cash from a client on account. 

8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,400. 

13 Paid \)3,000 on account. 

14 Purchased furniture on account, \(3,600. 

15 Merry contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)9,500. 

18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(900. 

19 Received \)2,700 for tax services performed on April 8. 

20 Paid cash dividends of \(6,500. 

21 Received \)5,700 cash for consulting work completed. 

24 Received \(2,400 cash for accounting services to be completed next month. 

27 Paid office rent, \)600. 

28 Paid employee salary, $1,700.

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

2 step solution

Q33PGA

Correcting errors in a trial balance 

The trial balance of Beautiful Tots Child Care does not balance.

 

Account Title                                 Debit       Credit

Office Supplies                              1,000

Cash                                                7,900

Accounts Receivable                   6,700

Prepaid Insurance                         300 

Equipment                                    91,500

Accounts Payable                                             3,400

Notes Payable                                                   45,000

Common Stock                                                  57,000

Dividends                                     5,000

Service Revenue                                              12,350

Rent Expense                                  750

Salaries Expense                            4,400

Total Balance                           \( 117,550    \) 117,750

 

The following errors are detected: 

a. Cash is understated by \(1,500. 

b. A \)4,100 debit to Accounts Receivable was posted as a credit. 

c. A \(1,400 purchase of office supplies on account was neither journalized nor posted. 

d. Equipment was incorrectly transferred from the ledger as \)91,500. It should have been transferred as \(83,000.

e. Salaries Expense is overstated by \)700. 

f. A \(300 cash payment for advertising expense was neither journalized nor posted. 

g. A \)200 cash dividend was incorrectly journalized as \(2,000. 

h. Service Revenue was understated by \)4,100. 

i. A 12-month insurance policy was posted as a $1,900 credit to Prepaid Insurance. Cash was posted correctly. 

Prepare the corrected trial balance as of August 31, 2018. Journal entries are not required.

3 step solution

34PGA_4

Question: Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

The trial balance as of July 31, 2018, for Sara Simon, Registered Dietician, is presented below:

Account Title                                       Debit            Credit

 Office Supplies                                 2,300

Cash                                                     38,000

Accounts Receivable                       9,000

Prepaid Insurance                            2,400

Equipment                                        16,000                                                     

Accounts Payable                                                    3,000

Unearned Revenue                                                  3,912

Notes Payable                                                         31,000

Common Stock                                                        18,000

Dividends                                   2,800

Salaries Expense                       1,700

Rent Expense                              1,100  

Utilities Expense                          500 

Service Revenue                                                   17,888

Total Balance                         \( 73,800             \) 73,800

Requirements 4. Calculate the debt ratio as of July 31, 2018.

2 step solution

34PGA_3

Question: Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

The trial balance as of July 31, 2018, for Sara Simon, Registered Dietician, is presented below:

Account Title                                       Debit            Credit

 Office Supplies                                 2,300

Cash                                                     38,000

Accounts Receivable                       9,000

Prepaid Insurance                            2,400

Equipment                                        16,000                                                     

Accounts Payable                                                    3,000

Unearned Revenue                                                  3,912

Notes Payable                                                         31,000

Common Stock                                                        18,000

Dividends                                   2,800

Salaries Expense                       1,700

Rent Expense                              1,100  

Utilities Expense                          500 

Service Revenue                                                   17,888

Total Balance                         \( 73,800             \) 73,800

Requirements 3. Prepare the balance sheet as of July 31, 2018.

2 step solution

34PGA_2

Question: Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

The trial balance as of July 31, 2018, for Sara Simon, Registered Dietician, is presented below:

Account Title                                       Debit            Credit

 Office Supplies                                 2,300

Cash                                                     38,000

Accounts Receivable                       9,000

Prepaid Insurance                            2,400

Equipment                                        16,000                                                     

Accounts Payable                                                    3,000

Unearned Revenue                                                  3,912

Notes Payable                                                         31,000

Common Stock                                                        18,000

Dividends                                   2,800

Salaries Expense                       1,700

Rent Expense                              1,100  

Utilities Expense                          500 

Service Revenue                                                   17,888

Total Balance                         \( 73,800             \) 73,800

Requirements 1. Prepare the income statement for the month ended July 31, 2018.

2 step solution

34PGA_1

Question: Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

The trial balance as of July 31, 2018, for Sara Simon, Registered Dietician, is presented below:

Account Title                                       Debit            Credit

 Office Supplies                                 2,300

Cash                                                     38,000

Accounts Receivable                       9,000

Prepaid Insurance                            2,400

Equipment                                        16,000                                                     

Accounts Payable                                                    3,000

Unearned Revenue                                                  3,912

Notes Payable                                                         31,000

Common Stock                                                        18,000

Dividends                                   2,800

Salaries Expense                       1,700

Rent Expense                              1,100  

Utilities Expense                          500 

Service Revenue                                                   17,888

Total Balance                         \( 73,800             \) 73,800

Requirements 1. Prepare the income statement for the month ended July 31, 2018.

2 step solution

35PGB_3

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance Victor Yang practices medicine under the business title Victor Yang, M.D. During March, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Mar. 1 Yang contributed \(62,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)570. 

9 Paid \(14,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,500. 

19 Borrowed \(27,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,400 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in April, \(220. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,700 cash and \(5,800 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,100, office rent \(1,500, and utilities \)350. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,000 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,100. 

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. 

Requirements 3. Prepare the trial balance of Victor Yang, M.D., as of March 31, 2018.

2 step solution

35PGB_2

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance Victor Yang practices medicine under the business title Victor Yang, M.D. During March, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Mar. 1 Yang contributed \(62,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)570. 

9 Paid \(14,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,500. 

19 Borrowed \(27,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,400 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in April, \(220. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,700 cash and \(5,800 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,100, office rent \(1,500, and utilities \)350. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,000 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,100. 

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. 

Requirements 2. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, using transaction dates as posting references in the ledger accounts. Label the balance of each account Bal.

2 step solution

35PGB_1

Question: Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance Victor Yang practices medicine under the business title Victor Yang, M.D. During March, the medical practice completed the following transactions: 

Mar. 1 Yang contributed \(62,000 cash to the business in exchange for common stock. 

5 Paid monthly rent on medical equipment, \)570. 

9 Paid \(14,000 cash to purchase land to be used in operations. 

10 Purchased office supplies on account, \)1,500. 

19 Borrowed \(27,000 from the bank for business use. 

22 Paid \)1,400 on account. 

28 The business received a bill for advertising in the daily newspaper to be paid in April, \(220. 

31 Revenues earned during the month included \)6,700 cash and \(5,800 on account. 

31 Paid employees’ salaries \)2,100, office rent \(1,500, and utilities \)350. Record as a compound entry. 

31 The business received \(1,000 for medical screening services to be performed next month. 

31 Paid cash dividends of \)7,100. 

The business uses the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Accounts Payable; Advertising Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; and Advertising Expense. Requirements 1. Journalize each transaction. Explanations are not required.

2 step solution

Q 36PGB-1

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’s 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’s 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.

Requirements 1. Record each transaction in the journal using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Land; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Unearned Revenue; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

2 step solution

Q 36PGB-2

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’s 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’s 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.

Requirements 2. Open a T-account for each of the accounts.

2 step solution

Q 36PGB-3

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’s 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’s 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 3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, using transaction dates as posting references in the ledger accounts. Label the balance of each account Bal

2 step solution

Q 36PGB-4

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’s 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’s 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.

2 step solution

37PGB

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’s semimonthly 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,200. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)2,100. 

30 Paid cash dividends of $3,200.

Requirements 2: Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers: Cash, 101; Accounts Receivable, 111; Office Supplies, 121; Prepaid Insurance, 131; Land, 141; Building, 151; Furniture, 161; Accounts Payable, 201; Utilities Payable, 211; Notes Payable, 221; Common Stock, 301; Dividends, 311; Service Revenue, 411; Salaries Expense, 511; Rent Expense, 521; and Utilities Expense, 531.

2 step solution

Q37PGB_1

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’s semimonthly 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,200. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)2,100. 

30 Paid cash dividends of $3,200.

Requirements 1. Record each transaction in the journal, using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Land; Building; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

2 step solution

Q37PGB_3

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’s 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’s 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.

2 step solution

Q37PGB_4

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’s 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’s semi monthly salary, \(1,200. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)2,100. 

30 Paid cash dividends of $3,200.

Requirements 4. Prepare the trial balance of Theodore McMahon, Attorney, at April 30, 2018.

2 step solution

Q37PGB-2

Question: 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’s semimonthly 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’s semimonthly salary, \(1,200. 

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)2,100. 

30 Paid cash dividends of $3,200.

Requirements 2: Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers: Cash, 101; Accounts Receivable, 111; Office Supplies, 121; Prepaid Insurance, 131; Land, 141; Building, 151; Furniture, 161; Accounts Payable, 201; Utilities Payable, 211; Notes Payable, 221; Common Stock, 301; Dividends, 311; Service Revenue, 411; Salaries Expense, 511; Rent Expense, 521; and Utilities Expense, 531.

2 step solution

Q38PGB_1

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance 

The trial balance of John Menning, CPA, is dated March 31, 2018: 


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 

1. Record the April transactions in the journal using the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Land; Furniture; Automobile; Accounts Payable; Unearned Revenue; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; and Rent Expense. Include an explanation for each entry.

2 step solution

Q38PGB_2

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.

2 step solution

Q38PGB_3

 

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.

2 step solution

Q38PGB_4

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.

2 step solution

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