Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781337690881
Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 3, Problem 31BE
Brief Exercise 3-31
Nichols Company had the following items that required adjustment at 31, 2019.
- Electricity used during December was estimated to $320. This amount will paid in January.
- Owed wages to employees of $3,250 that were earned in December but unrecorded and unpaid as of the end of the year.
- Services of $4,900 were performed in December but unbilled and unpaid as of year end.
Required:
- Prepare the adjusting entries needed at December 31.
- CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION What is the effect on the financial statements if these adjusting entries were not made?
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Accounting
Two fixed assets are purchased during 2021: a copier for $10,987.65 on September 30, 2021 and an office desk for 5,432.10 on December 31, 2021. Depreciation entries are recorded at the end of each month.
What will be general journal adjusting entry on December 31, 2021 for the depreciation of these fixed assets, if tax basis 150% MACRS is used?
Year-end adjusting journal entries
Prepare budgetary and proprietary journal entries to record the following year-end adjustments:
Note: If a journal entry is not required, select No entry as your answers and leave the Debit and Credit answers blank (zero).
4. The agency recorded depreciation of $25,000 on its equipment.
Required 1. Prepare and complete a 10-column work sheet for fiscal year 2019, starting with the unadjusted trial balance and including adjustments based on these additional facts. a. The supplies available at the end of fiscal year 2019 had a cost of $7,900. b. The cost of expired insurance for the fiscal year is $10,600. c. Annual depreciation on equipment is $7,000. d. The April utilities expense of $800 is not included in the unadjusted trial balance because the bill arrived after the trial balance was prepared. The $800 amount owed needs to be recorded. e. The company’s employees have earned $2,000 of accrued and unpaid wages at fiscal year-end. f. The rent expense incurred and not yet paid or recorded at fiscal year-end is $3,000. g. Additional property taxes of $550 have been assessed for this fiscal year but have not been paid or recorded in the accounts. h. The $300 accrued interest for April on the long-term notes payable has not yet been paid or recorded. 2. Using information…
Chapter 3 Solutions
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Ch. 3 - How does accural-basis net income differ from...Ch. 3 - Explain when revenue may be recognized and give an...Ch. 3 - What happens during the accounting cycle?Ch. 3 - Prob. 4DQCh. 3 - Why are adjusting entries needed?Ch. 3 - What accounting concepts require that adjusting...Ch. 3 - Prob. 7DQCh. 3 - Prob. 8DQCh. 3 - What is the difference between an accural and a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 10DQ
Ch. 3 - Prob. 11DQCh. 3 - Describe the effect on the financial statements...Ch. 3 - Prob. 13DQCh. 3 - Prob. 14DQCh. 3 - Prob. 15DQCh. 3 - Prob. 16DQCh. 3 - Prob. 17DQCh. 3 - Prob. 18DQCh. 3 - ( Appendix 3A) What is the relationship between...Ch. 3 - Prob. 20DQCh. 3 - Which of the following statements is true? Under...Ch. 3 - In December 2019, Swanstrom Inc. receives a cash...Ch. 3 - Which transaction would require adjustment at...Ch. 3 - Which of the following statements is false?...Ch. 3 - Dallas Company loaned to Ewing Company on December...Ch. 3 - Rons Diner received the following bills for...Ch. 3 - In September 2019, GolfWorld Magazine obtained...Ch. 3 - Hurd Inc. prepays rent every 3 months on March 1,...Ch. 3 - Which of the following statements is incorrect...Ch. 3 - Reinhardt Company reported revenues of $122,000...Ch. 3 - Prob. 11MCQCh. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-12 Accrual- and Cash-Basis...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-13 Accrual- and Cash-Basis...Ch. 3 - Prob. 14CECh. 3 - Prob. 15CECh. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-16 Identification of...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-17 Accrued Revenue...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-18 Accrued Expense...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-19 Deferred Revenue...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-20 Deferred Expense...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-21 Adjustment for Supplies...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-22 Adjustment for...Ch. 3 - Prob. 23CECh. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-24 Preparing an Income...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-25 Preparing a Retained...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-26 Preparing a Balance...Ch. 3 - Cornerstone Exercise 3-27 Preparing and Analyzing...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-28 Accrual- and Cash-Basis...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-29 Revenue and Expense...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-30 Identification of Adjusting...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-31 Adjusting Entries-Accruals...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-32 Adjusting Entries-Deferrals...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-33 Preparing an Income Statement...Ch. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-34 Preparing a Retained Earnings...Ch. 3 - Prob. 35BECh. 3 - Brief Exercise 3-36 Preparing and Analyzing...Ch. 3 - Prob. 37BECh. 3 - Exercise 3-38 Accrual- and Cash-Basis Expense...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-39 Revenue Recognition Each of the...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-40 Revenue and Expense Recognition...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-41 Cash-Basis and Accrual-Basis...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-42 Revenue and Expense Recognition...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-43 Recognizing Expenses Treadway Dental...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-44 Revenue Expense and Recognition...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-45 Identification of Adjusting Entries...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-46 Identification and Analysis of...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-47 Revenue Adjustments Sentry Transport...Ch. 3 - Expense Adjustments Faraday Electronic Service...Ch. 3 - Prob. 49ECh. 3 - Exercise 3-50 Prepayment of Expenses JDM Inc. made...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-51 Adjustment for Supplies The downtown...Ch. 3 - Adjusting Entries Exercise 3-52 Allentown Services...Ch. 3 - Prob. 53ECh. 3 - Exercise 3-54 Recreating Adjusting Entries...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-55 Effect of Adjustments on the...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-56 Preparing an Income Statement Oxmoor...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-57 Preparing a Retained Earnings...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-58 Preparing a Balance Sheet Refer to...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-59 Preparation of Closing Entries Grand...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-60 Preparation of Closing Entries James...Ch. 3 - Exercise 3-61 Preparation of a Worksheet (Appendix...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-62A Cash-Basis and Accrual-Basis Income...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-63A Revenue and Expense Recognition...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-64A Identification and Preparation of...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-65A Preparation of Adjusting Entries...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-66A Effects of Adjusting Entries on the...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-67A Adjusting Entries and Financial...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-68A Inferring Adjusting Entries from...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-69A Preparation of Closing Entries and...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-70B Comprehensive Problem: Reviewing the...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-71 A Preparing a Worksheet (Appendix 3A)...Ch. 3 - Prob. 62BPSBCh. 3 - Problem 3-63B Revenue and Expense Recognition Aunt...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-64B Identification and Preparation of...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-65B Preparation of Adjusting Entries...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-66A Effects of Adjusting Entries on the...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-67B Adjusting Entries and Financial...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-68B Inferring Adjusting Entries from...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-69B Preparation of Closing Entries and...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-70B Comprehensive Problem: Reviewing the...Ch. 3 - Problem 3-71B Preparing a Worksheet (Appendix 3A)...Ch. 3 - Case 3-72 Cash- or Accrual-Basis Accounting Karen...Ch. 3 - Case 3-73 Recognition of Service Contract Revenue...Ch. 3 - Case 3-73 Recognition of Service Contract Revenue...Ch. 3 - Case 3-73 Recognition of Service Contract Revenue...Ch. 3 - Case 3-74 Revenue Recognition Melaney Parks...Ch. 3 - Prob. 74.2CCh. 3 - Prob. 75CCh. 3 - Prob. 76CCh. 3 - Prob. 77.1CCh. 3 - Prob. 77.2CCh. 3 - Prob. 78.1CCh. 3 - Prob. 78.2CCh. 3 - Case 3-78 Interpreting Closing Entries Barnes...Ch. 3 - Case 3-79 Research and Analysis Using the Annual...Ch. 3 - Prob. 79.2CCh. 3 - Prob. 79.3CCh. 3 - Prob. 79.4CCh. 3 - Prob. 79.5CCh. 3 - Prob. 80.1CCh. 3 - Refer to the 10-K reports of Under Armour, Inc.,...Ch. 3 - Prob. 80.3CCh. 3 - Prob. 80.4CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.1CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.2CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.3CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.4CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.5CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.6CCh. 3 - Prob. 81.7C
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- REQUIRED Record the adjustment journal entry in respect of rent income in the books of NT Stores as at 28 February 2022. INFORMATION The Rent Income account of NT Stores reflected a total of R276 000 on 28 February 2022, the end of the accounting period. This was in respect of rent for an office occupied by a tenant for the entire financial year. The monthly rental was increased by 10% with effect from 01 September 2021. The rent for February 2022 was due to be received on 01 March 2022.arrow_forwardYear-end adjusting journal entries Prepare budgetary and proprietary journal entries to record the following year-end adjustments: Note: If a journal entry is not required, select No entry as your answers and leave the Debit and Credit answers blank (zero). 1. An accrual of $60,000 was made for salaries earned the last week of September, to be paid in October. Budgetary funds were available for this purpose.arrow_forwardPreparing Adjusting Entries The Sang Tae Company presented the following information pertaining to accounts that will need adjustments for its November 30, 2019 year-end financial statements. On Oct. 1,2019 Sang Tae paid P10, 800 for 6 month's insurance premiums 2. The balance in the leger account Office Supplies amounted to P32,000. A count of the supplies on November 30, 2019 totaled P12,800. 1. 3. Sang Tae received P22,800 on November 1, 2019 from a customer for services to be rendered during the months of November, December, January and February 2020. 4. Sang Tae acquired Office Equipment costing P352,800 on April 1, 2019, the equipment is expected to last 5 years after which it will be worthless. The scrap value is 10,500. 5. Assume that November 30, 2019 is a Friday and that Sang Tae pays its employees a total of P87,500 on Saturday. Requirements: 1. Prepare the adjusting entries as of November 30,2019 2. Prepare ihe Dec. 1, 2019 entry to record the paymeni of the salaries. 43arrow_forward
- Assume the following data for Lusk Inc. before its year-end adjustments: Journalize the adjusting entries for the following: a. Estimated customer allowances b. Estimated customer returnsarrow_forwardAssume the following data for Oshkosh Company before its year-end adjustments: Journalize the adjusting entries for the following: a. Estimated customer refunds and allowances b. Estimated customer returnsarrow_forwardWorksheet Devlin Company has prepared the following partially completed worksheet for the year ended December 31, 2019: The following additional information is available: (a) salaries accrued but unpaid total 250; (b) the 80 heat and light bill for December has not been recorded or paid; (c) depreciation expense totals 810 on the buildings and equipment; (d) interest accrued on the note payable totals 380 (this will be paid when the note is repaid); (e) the company leases a portion of its floor space to KT Daniel Specialty Company for 50 per month, and KT Daniel has not yet paid its December rent; (f) interest accrued on the note receivable totals 80; (g) bad debts expense is 70; and (h) the income tax rate is 30% on current income and is payable in the first quarter of 2017. Required: 1. Complete the worksheet. (Round to the nearest dollar.) 2. Prepare the companys financial statements. 3. Prepare (a) adjusting and (b) closing entries in the general journal.arrow_forward
- SALES RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES ADJUSTMENT At the end of year 1, MCs estimates that 2,400 of the current years sales will be returned in year 2. Prepare the adjusting entry at the end of year 1 to record the estimated sales returns and allowances and customer refunds payable for this 2,400. Use accounts as illustrated in the chapter.arrow_forwardWorksheet, Including Inventory Surian Motors Company prepared a trial balance on the following partially completed worksheet for the year ended December 31, 2019: Additional information: (a) The equipment is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 10-year life, with no residual value; (b) salaries accrued but nor recorded total 500; (c) on January 1, 2019, the company had paid 3 years rent in advance at 100 per month; (d) bad debts are expected to be 1% of total sales; (e) interest of 400 has accrued on the note payable; and (f) the income tax rate is 40% on current income and will be paid in the first quarter of 2020. Required: 1. Complete the worksheet. 2. Prepare financial statements for 2019. 3. Prepare closing entries in the general journal.arrow_forwardThe balance in Ashwood Companys accounts payable account at December 31, 2019, was 1,200,000 before any necessary year-end adjustment relating to the following: Goods were in transit from a vendor to Ashwood on December 31, 2019. The invoice cost was 85,000, and the goods were shipped FOB shipping point on December 29, 2019. The goods were received on January 2, 2020. Goods shipped FOB shipping point on December 20, 2019, from a vendor to Ashwood were lost in transit. The invoice cost was 40,000. On January 5, 2020, Ashwood filed a 40,000 claim against the common carrier. Goods shipped FOB destination on December 22, 2019, from a vendor to Ashwood were received on January 6, 2020. The invoice cost was 20,000, What amount should Ashwood report as accounts payable on its December 31,2019, balance sheet? a. 1,260,000 b. 1,285,000 c. 1,325,000 d. 1,345,000arrow_forward
- Service Revenue Softball Magazine Company received advance payments of $75,000 from customers during 2019. At December 31, 2019, $20,000 of the advance payments still had not been earned. Required: After the adjustments are recorded and posted at December 31, 2019, calculate what the balances will be in the Unearned Magazine Revenue and Magazine Revenue accounts. Use the following information for Cornerstone Exercises 5-23 and 5-24: Bolton sold a customer service contract with a price of S37 000 to Sammys Wholesale Company. Bolton offered terms of 1/10, n/30 and expects Sammy to pay within the discount period.arrow_forwardWorksheet for Service Company Whitaker Consulting Company has prepared a trial balance on the following partially completed worksheet for the year ended December 31, 2019: Additional information: (a) On January 1, 2019, the company had paid 2 years rent in advance at 100 a month for office space, (b) the office equipment is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 10-year life, and no residua! value is expected, (c) interest of 150 has accrued on the note payable but has not been paid, and (d) the income tax rate is 30% on current income and will be paid in the first quarter of 2020. Required: 1. Complete the worksheet. 2. Prepare financial statements for 2019.arrow_forwardAccrued Wages A company employs a part-time staff of 50 employees, each earning $10 per hour and working 30 hours per week. Employees work 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and are paid weekly on Fridays. The appropriate journal entry was recorded at the end of the accounting period, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Required: What journal entries are made on Tuesday, April 30, and Friday, May 3, 2019?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And AnalysisAccountingISBN:9781337788281Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald PagachPublisher:Cengage Learning
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27AccountingISBN:9781337794756Author:HEINTZ, James A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Cornerstones of Financial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337690881Author:Jay Rich, Jeff JonesPublisher:Cengage Learning
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27 (New in Account...AccountingISBN:9781305666160Author:James A. Heintz, Robert W. ParryPublisher:Cengage Learning
Financial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337272124Author:Carl Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan DuchacPublisher:Cengage Learning
Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Make...AccountingISBN:9781305654174Author:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. NortonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
Accounting
ISBN:9781337788281
Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
Publisher:Cengage Learning
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
Accounting
ISBN:9781337794756
Author:HEINTZ, James A.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337690881
Author:Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher:Cengage Learning
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27 (New in Account...
Accounting
ISBN:9781305666160
Author:James A. Heintz, Robert W. Parry
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Financial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337272124
Author:Carl Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Make...
Accounting
ISBN:9781305654174
Author:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton
Publisher:Cengage Learning
The accounting cycle; Author: Alanis Business academy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTspj8CtzPk;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY