Record transactions (LO2–4)
Flip Side of P2–5B
Eli owns an insurance office, while Olivia operates a maintenance service that provides basic custodial duties. For the month of May, the following transactions occurred.
May 2 Olivia decides that she will need insurance for a one-day special event at the end of the month and pays Eli $300 in advance.
May 5 Olivia provides maintenance services to Eli’s insurance offices on account, $425.
May 7 Eli borrows $500 from Olivia by signing a note.
May 14 Olivia purchases maintenance supplies from Spot Corporation, paying cash of $200.
May 19 Eli pays $425 to Olivia for maintenance services provided on May 5.
May 25 Eli pays the utility bill for the month of May, $135.
May 28 Olivia receives insurance services from Eli equaling the amount paid on May 2.
May 31 Eli pays $500 to Olivia for money borrowed on May 7.
Required:
Record each transaction for Eli’s Insurance Services. Keep in mind that Eli may not need to record each transaction.

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