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ISBN: 9781337575614

Author: WARREN

Publisher: CENGAGE L

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Chapter 3, Problem 3.6APR

Adjusting entries and errors

At the end of April, the first month of operations, the following selected data were taken from the financial statements of Shelby Crawford, an attorney:

Net income for April	$120,000
Total assets at April 30	750,000
Total liabilities at April 30	300,000
Total stockholders’ equity at April30	450,000

In preparing the financial statements, adjustments for the following data were overlooked:

Supplies used during April, $2,750.
Unbilled fees earned at April30, $23,700.
Depreciation of equipment for April, $1,800.
Accrued wages at April 30, $1,400.

Instructions

1. journalize the entries to record the omitted adjustments.

2. Determine the correct amount of net income for April and the total assets, liabilities, and Stockholders’ equity at April 30. In addition to indicating the corrected amounts, indicate the effect of each omitted adjustment by setting up and completing a columnar table similar to the following. The adjustment for supplies used is presented as an example.

Chapter 3, Problem 3.6APR, Adjusting entries and errors At the end of April, the first month of operations, the following

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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