Chapter 3, Problem 3.5E

Balance sheet preparation

• LO3–2, LO3–3

The following are the ending balances of accounts at December 31, 2018, for the Valley Pump Corporation.

Account Title	Debits	Credits
Cash	$ 25,000
Accounts receivable	56,000
Inventories	81,000
Interest payable		$ 10,000
Marketable securities	44,000
Land	120,000
Buildings	300,000
Accumulated depreciation—buildings		100,000
Equipment	75,000
Accumulated depreciation—equipment		25,000
Copyright (net of amortization)	12,000
Prepaid expenses (next 12 months)	32,000
Accounts payable		65,000
Deferred revenues (next 12 months)		20,000
Notes payable		250,000
Allowance for uncollectible accounts		5,000
Common stock		200,000
Retained earnings		70,000
Totals	$745,000	$745,000

Additional Information:

1. The $120,000 balance in the land account consists of $100,000 for the cost of land where the plant and office buildings are located. The remaining $20,000 represents the cost of land being held for speculation.

2. The $44,000 in the marketable securities account represents an investment in the common stock of another corporation. Valley intends to sell one-half of the stock within the next year.

3. The notes payable account consists of a $100,000 note due in six months and a $150,000 note due in three annual installments of $50,000 each, with the first payment due in August of 2019.

Required:

Prepare a classified balance sheet for the Valley Pump Corporation at December 31, 2018.