D. & c. Create an accounting equation and record the beginning account balances, revenue, expense, and dividend events unde accounting equation. (Enter any decreases to account balances with a minus sign.) MOSS COMPANY Effect of Year 2 Transactions on the Accounting Equation Assets Liabilities Stockholders' Equity Event Cash Notes Payable + Common Stock Beginning balance 160,000 = 86,000+ 52,800 + 1. Earned revenue 40,000 = + + (22,000) = + + 2. Paid expenses 3. Paid dividend Ending balance (3,400) = + + 174,600 = 86,000 + 52,800 + Retained Earnings 40,000 (22,000) (3,400) 14,600

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### Understanding the Accounting Equation through Moss Company’s Transactions

#### b. & c. Creating an Accounting Equation and Recording Begining Account Balances, Revenue, Expense, and Dividend Events

The accounting equation is fundamental to the double-entry bookkeeping system. The equation is represented as:

\[ \text{Assets} = \text{Liabilities} + \text{Stockholders' Equity} \]

Each financial transaction affects this equation to maintain its balance.

#### Example: Moss Company

The table below details the effect of Year 2 transactions on the accounting equation for Moss Company. The table illustrates beginning balances and subsequent changes due to different financial events.

#### Effect of Year 2 Transactions on the Accounting Equation

| Event | Assets                 | Liabilities      | Stockholders’ Equity          |
|-------|------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------|
|       | Cash                   | Notes Payable    | Common Stock     | Retained Earnings |
|-------|------------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------|
| **Beginning balance** | 160,000 | 86,000 | 52,800 | -                     |
| 1. **Earned revenue**      | 40,000  | -                |                        | 40,000              |
| 2. **Paid expenses**        | (22,000) | -                |                        | (22,000)           |
| 3. **Paid dividend**           | (3,400)  | -                |                        | (3,400)               | 
|-------|------------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------|
| **Ending balance**          | 174,600 | 86,000         | 52,800            | 14,600                |

#### Detailed Explanation of Transactions:

1. **Earned revenue**: This transaction increases the company's cash (an asset) by \$40,000 and also increases retained earnings (part of stockholders' equity) by the same amount.
   - Assets (Cash): +\$40,000
   - Retained Earnings: +\$40,000

2. **Paid expenses**: Expenses reduce both the company's cash (an asset) and retained earnings (part of stockholders' equity) simultaneously by \$22,000.
   - Assets (Cash): -\$22,000
   - Retained Earnings: -\$22,000

3. **Paid dividend**: Paying a dividend decreases the
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding the Accounting Equation through Moss Company’s Transactions #### b. & c. Creating an Accounting Equation and Recording Begining Account Balances, Revenue, Expense, and Dividend Events The accounting equation is fundamental to the double-entry bookkeeping system. The equation is represented as: \[ \text{Assets} = \text{Liabilities} + \text{Stockholders' Equity} \] Each financial transaction affects this equation to maintain its balance. #### Example: Moss Company The table below details the effect of Year 2 transactions on the accounting equation for Moss Company. The table illustrates beginning balances and subsequent changes due to different financial events. #### Effect of Year 2 Transactions on the Accounting Equation | Event | Assets | Liabilities | Stockholders’ Equity | |-------|------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------| | | Cash | Notes Payable | Common Stock | Retained Earnings | |-------|------------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------| | **Beginning balance** | 160,000 | 86,000 | 52,800 | - | | 1. **Earned revenue** | 40,000 | - | | 40,000 | | 2. **Paid expenses** | (22,000) | - | | (22,000) | | 3. **Paid dividend** | (3,400) | - | | (3,400) | |-------|------------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------| | **Ending balance** | 174,600 | 86,000 | 52,800 | 14,600 | #### Detailed Explanation of Transactions: 1. **Earned revenue**: This transaction increases the company's cash (an asset) by \$40,000 and also increases retained earnings (part of stockholders' equity) by the same amount. - Assets (Cash): +\$40,000 - Retained Earnings: +\$40,000 2. **Paid expenses**: Expenses reduce both the company's cash (an asset) and retained earnings (part of stockholders' equity) simultaneously by \$22,000. - Assets (Cash): -\$22,000 - Retained Earnings: -\$22,000 3. **Paid dividend**: Paying a dividend decreases the
As of December 31, Year 1, Moss Company had total cash of $160,000, notes payable of $86,000, and common stock of $52,800. During Year 2, Moss earned $40,000 of cash revenue, paid $22,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $3,400 cash dividend to the stockholders.
Transcribed Image Text:As of December 31, Year 1, Moss Company had total cash of $160,000, notes payable of $86,000, and common stock of $52,800. During Year 2, Moss earned $40,000 of cash revenue, paid $22,000 for cash expenses, and paid a $3,400 cash dividend to the stockholders.
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