Concept explainers
1.
To prepare:
1.
Explanation of Solution
Preparing journal entries:
Paid $1,025 for advertising cost:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 2 | Advertising Expense | 1,025 | ||
Cash | 1,025 | |||
(Being cash paid for advertising expense) |
Table (1)
• Advertising Expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit advertising expense account.
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is used to pay expense, asset is reduced. Hence, credit cash account.
Cash paid for minor repairs of the company’s computer:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 3 | Repair Expense | 500 | ||
Cash | 500 | |||
(Being cash spend on repairs) |
Table (2)
• Repair Expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit repair expense account.
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is used to pay expense, asset is reduced. Hence, credit cash account.
Cash received against the
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 4 | Cash | 3,950 | ||
Accounts receivable | 3,950 | |||
(Being money received against accounts receivable ) |
Table (3)
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is received, it increases asset. Hence debit cash account.
• Accounts receivable is an asset. Since, money is received, it reduces asset. Hence, credit accounts receivable account.
Paid cash for six days of work:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 10 | Wages Expense | 750 | ||
Cash | 750 | |||
(Being Wages paid for six days of work) |
Table (4)
• Wages Expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit wages expense account.
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is used to pay expense, asset is reduced. Hence, credit cash account.
Working notes:
Calculation of six days of wages,
Cash received in advance for a project:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 14 | Cash | 1,500 | ||
Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | |||
(Being money received but not earned yet ) |
Table (5)
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is received, it increases asset. Hence debit cash account.
• Unearned computer service revenue is a liability. Since, money is received but not earned yet, it increases liability. Hence, credit unearned computer service revenue account.
Purchased computer supplies on credit:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 15 | Computer supplies | 1,100 | ||
Accounts payable | 1,100 | |||
(Being computer supplies purchased on credit ) |
Table (6)
• Computer supplies are an asset. Since, computer supplies is purchased, it increases asset. Hence debit computer supplies account.
• Accounts payable is a liability. Since, computer supplies is purchased but not paid yet, it increases liability. Hence, credit accounts payable account.
Sent a reminder to G. Company for payment of fees:
No entry, because it is just a reminder and no quantitative transaction occurred.
Cash received as a payment of a project:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 20 | Cash | 5,625 | ||
Computer service revenue | 5,625 | |||
(Being money received on completion of a project ) |
Table (7)
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is received, it increases asset. Hence debit cash account.
• Computer service revenue is an income. Since, money is received and earned, it increases income. Hence, credit computer service revenue account.
Took the week off for holidays:
No entry, because business was close due to holidays and no quantitative transaction occurred.
Cash received against the accounts receivable:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 28 | Cash | 3,000 | ||
Accounts receivable | 3,000 | |||
(Being money received against accounts receivable ) |
Table (8)
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is received, it increases asset. Hence debit cash account.
• Accounts receivable is an asset. Since, money is received, it reduces asset. Hence, credit accounts receivable account.
Reimbursed S.R for business automobile mileage:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 29 | Mileage expense | 192 | ||
Cash | 192 | |||
(Being dividends paid using cash) |
Table (9)
• Mileage expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit mileage expense account.
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is used to pay mileage expense, asset is reduced. Hence, credit cash account.
Working notes:
Calculation of mileage expense,
Company paid $1,500 cash as dividends:
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Dividends | 1,500 | ||
Cash | 1,500 | |||
(Being dividends paid using cash) |
Table (10)
• Dividend is distributed among shareholders. Since, it reduces equity, debit dividends account.
• Cash is an asset. Since, cash is used to pay dividend, asset is reduced. Hence, credit cash account.
Cash | Acct. No. 101 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 38,264 | 38,264 | ||
December 2 | Advertising expense | 1,025 | 37,239 | ||
December 3 | Repairs expense | 500 | 36,739 | ||
December 4 | Accounts receivable | 3,950 | 40,689 | ||
December 10 | Salary expense | 750 | 39,939 | ||
December 14 | Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | 41,439 | ||
December 20 | Computer service revenue | 5,625 | 47,064 | ||
December 28 | Accounts receivable | 3,000 | 50,064 | ||
December 29 | Mileage expense | 192 | 49,872 | ||
December 31 | Dividends | 1,500 | 48,372 |
Table (11)
The ending balance is $48,372.
Accounts Receivable | Acct. No. 106 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 12,618 | 12,618 | ||
December 4 | Cash | 3,950 | 8,668 | ||
December 28 | Cash | 3,000 | 5,668 |
Table (12)
The ending balance is $5,668.
Computer Supplies | Acct. No. 126 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,545 | 2,545 | ||
December 15 | Accounts payable | 1,100 | 3,645 |
Table (13)
The ending balance is $3,645.
Prepaid Insurance | Acct. No. 128 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,220 | 2,220 |
Table (14)
The ending balance is $2,220.
Prepaid Rent | Acct. No. 131 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 3,300 | 3,300 |
Table (15)
The ending balance is $3,300.
Office Equipment | Acct. No. 163 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Table (16)
The ending balance is $8,000.
Office Equipment |
Acct. No. 164 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (17)
The ending balance is $0.
Computer Equipment | Acct. No. 167 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Table (18)
The ending balance is $20,000.
Accumulated depreciation Computer Equipment |
Acct. No. 168 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (19)
The ending balance is $0.
Accounts Payable | Acct. No. 201 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 15 | Computer supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 |
Table (20)
The ending balance is $1,100.
Wages Payable | Acct. No. 210 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (21)
The ending balance is $0.
Unearned computer service revenue account |
Acct. No. 236 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 14 | Cash | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Table (22)
The ending balance is $1,500.
Common Stock | Acct. No. 307 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 73,000 | 73,000 |
Table (23)
The ending balance is $73,000.
Acct. No. 318 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (24)
The ending balance is $0.
Dividends | Acct. No. 319 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 5,600 | 5,600 | ||
December 31 | Cash | 1,500 | 4,100 |
Table (25)
The ending balance is $4,100.
Computer service revenue | Acct. No. 403 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 25,659 | 25,659 | ||
December 20 | Cash | 5,625 | 31,284 |
Table (26)
The ending balance is $31,284.
Depreciation Expense Office equipment |
Acct. No. 612 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (27)
The ending balance is $0.
Depreciation Expense Computer equipment |
Acct. No. 613 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (28)
The ending balance is $0.
Wages Expense | Acct. No. 623 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,625 | 2,625 | ||
December 10 | Cash | 750 | 3,375 |
Table (29)
The ending balance is $3,375.
Insurance Expense | Acct. No. 637 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (30)
The ending balance is $0.
Rent Expense | Acct. No. 640 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (31)
The ending balance is $0.
Computer Supplies Expense | Acct. No. 652 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (32)
The ending balance is $0.
Advertising Expense | Acct. No. 655 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 1,728 | 1,728 | ||
December 2 | Cash | 1,025 | 2,753 |
Table (33)
The ending balance is $2,753.
Mileage Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 704 | 704 | ||
December 29 | Cash | 192 | 896 |
Table (34)
The ending balance is $896.
Miscellaneous Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 250 | 250 |
Table (35)
The ending balance is $250.
Repairs Expense- Computer |
Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 805 | 0 | ||
December 3 | Cash | 500 | 1305 |
Table (36)
The ending balance is $1,305.
2.
To prepare:
2.
Explanation of Solution
a.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Computer Supplies Expense | 3,065 | ||
Computer Supplies | 3,065 | |||
(Being $3,065 worth of computer Supplies got exhausted) |
Table (37)
• Computer supplies expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit computer supplies expense account.
• Computer supplies are an asset. Since, some of asset used up, it reduces asset. Hence, credit computer supply account.
Working note:
Calculation of computer supply expense,
b.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Insurance Expense | 555 | ||
Prepaid Insurance | 555 | |||
(Being insurance coverage worth $555has expired) |
Table (38)
• Insurance expense is a expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit insurance expense account.
• Prepaid Insurance is an asset. Since, some of the insurance is used up, it reduces asset. Hence, credit prepaid insurance account.
Working Note:
Calculation of Insurance expense,
c.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Wages Expense | 500 | ||
Wages Payable | 500 | |||
(Being salaries worth $600 due to be paid) |
Table (39)
• Wages expense is a expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit wages expense account.
• Wages Payable is a liability. Since, expense has occurred but not paid yet, it increases liability. Hence, credit wages payable account.
Working note:
Calculation of salary expense,
d.
To prepare: Adjusting entry.
Explanation of Solution
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | 1,250 | |||
Accumulated Depreciation-Computer Equipment | 1,250 | |||
(Being depreciation is recorded) |
Table (40)
• Depreciation Expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit depreciation expense-computer equipment account.
• Accumulated Depreciation-Computer equipment is a Contra asset. Since, it has a normal credit balance. Hence, credit accumulated depreciation-computer equipment account.
Working note:
Calculation of depreciation expense,
e.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Depreciation Expense-Office Equipment | 400 | ||
Accumulated Depreciation- Office Equipment | 400 | |||
(Being depreciation is recorded) |
Table (41)
• Depreciation Expense is an expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit depreciation expense-office equipment account.
• Accumulated Depreciation-Office equipment is a Contra asset. Since, it has a normal credit balance. Hence, credit accumulated depreciation-office equipment account.
Working note:
Calculation of depreciation expense,
f.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
December 31 | Rent Expense | 2,475 | ||
Prepaid Rent | 2,475 | |||
(Being insurance coverage worth $2,475has expired) |
Table (42)
• Rent expense is a expense. Since, expense reduces equity, debit rent expense account.
• Prepaid rent is an asset. Since, some of the rent is used up, it reduces asset. Hence, credit prepaid rent account.
Working note:
Calculation of rent expense,
Post adjusting entries to ledger account:
Cash | Acct. No. 101 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 38,264 | 38,264 | ||
December 2 | Advertising expense | 1,025 | 37,239 | ||
December 3 | Repairs expense | 500 | 36,739 | ||
December 4 | Accounts receivable | 3,950 | 40,689 | ||
December 10 | Salary expense | 750 | 39,939 | ||
December 14 | Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | 41,439 | ||
December 20 | Computer service revenue | 5,625 | 47,064 | ||
December 28 | Accounts receivable | 3,000 | 50,064 | ||
December 29 | Mileage expense | 192 | 49,872 | ||
December 31 | Dividends | 1,500 | 48,372 |
Table (43)
The ending balance is $48,372.
Accounts Receivable | Acct. No. 106 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 12,618 | 12,618 | ||
December 4 | Cash | 3,950 | 8,668 | ||
December 28 | Cash | 3,000 | 5,668 |
Table (44)
The ending balance is $5,668.
Computer Supplies | Acct. No. 126 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,545 | 2,545 | ||
December 15 | Accounts payable | 1,100 | 3,645 | ||
December 31 | Computer supplies expense | 3065 | 580 |
Table (45)
The ending balance is $580.
Prepaid Insurance | Acct. No. 128 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,220 | 2,220 | ||
December 31 | Insurance expense | 555 | 1,665 |
Table (46)
The ending balance is $1,665.
Prepaid Rent | Acct. No. 131 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 3,300 | 3,300 | ||
December 31 | Rent expense | 2,475 | 825 |
Table (47)
The ending balance is $825.
Office Equipment | Acct. No. 163 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Table (48)
The ending balance is $8,000.
Accumulated depreciation Office Equipment |
Acct. No. 164 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Depreciation expense-Office equipment | 400 | 400 |
Table (49)
The ending balance is $400.
Computer Equipment | Acct. No. 167 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Table (50)
The ending balance is $20,000.
Accumulated depreciation Computer Equipment |
Acct. No. 168 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Depreciation expense-computer equipment | 1,250 | 1,250 |
Table (51)
The ending balance is $1,250.
Accounts Payable | Acct. No. 201 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 15 | Computer supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 |
Table (52)
The ending balance is $1,100.
Wages Payable | Acct. No. 210 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Wages expense | 500 | 500 |
Table (53)
The ending balance is $600.
Unearned computer service revenue account |
Acct. No. 236 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 14 | Cash | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Table (54)
The ending balance is $1,500.
Common Stock | Acct. No. 307 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 73,000 | 73,000 |
Table (55)
The ending balance is $73,000.
Retained Earnings | Acct. No. 318 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 |
Table (56)
The ending balance is $0.
Dividends | Acct. No. 319 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 5,600 | 5,600 | ||
December 31 | Cash | 1,500 | 7,100 |
Table (57)
The ending balance is $7,100.
Computer service revenue | Acct. No. 403 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 25,659 | 25,659 | ||
December 20 | Cash | 5,625 | 31,284 |
Table (58)
The ending balance is $31,284.
Depreciation Expense Office equipment |
Acct. No. 612 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Accumulated depreciation-Office Equipment | 400 | 400 |
Table (59)
The ending balance is $400.
Depreciation Expense Computer equipment |
Acct. No. 613 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Accumulated depreciation-Computer Equipment | 1,250 | 1,250 |
Table (60)
The ending balance is $1,250.
Wages Expense | Acct. No. 623 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,625 | 2,625 | ||
December 10 | Cash | 750 | 3,375 | ||
December 31 | Wages payable | 500 | 3,875 |
Table (61)
The ending balance is $3,875.
Insurance Expense | Acct. No. 637 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Prepaid insurance | 555 | 555 |
Table (62)
The ending balance is $555.
Rent Expense | Acct. No. 640 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Prepaid rent | 2,475 | 2,475 |
Table (63)
The ending balance is $2,475.
Computer Supplies Expense | Acct. No. 652 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Computer supplies | 3,065 | 3,065 |
Table (64)
The ending balance is $3,065.
Advertising Expense | Acct. No. 655 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 1,728 | 1,728 | ||
December 2 | Cash | 1,025 | 2,753 |
Table (65)
The ending balance is $2,753.
Mileage Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 704 | 704 | ||
December 29 | Cash | 192 | 896 |
Table (66)
The ending balance is $896.
Miscellaneous Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 250 | 250 |
Table (67)
The ending balance is $250.
Repairs Expense- Computer |
Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 805 | 0 | ||
December 3 | Cash | 500 | 1,305 |
Table (68)
The ending balance is $1,305.
3.
To prepare:
An adjusted
3.
Explanation of Solution
B.S. Company | ||
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Adjusted Trial Balance | ||
For the Quarter ended December 31, 2015 | ||
Particulars | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Cash | 48,372 | |
Accounts Receivable | 5,668 | |
Computer Supplies | 580 | |
Prepaid Insurance | 1,665 | |
Prepaid Rent | 825 | |
Office equipment | 8,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Office equipment | 400 | |
Computer equipment | 20,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Computer equipment | 1,250 | |
Accounts payable | 1,100 | |
Wages Payable | 500 | |
Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | |
Common Stock | 73,000 | |
Retained earnings | 0 | |
Dividends | 7,100 | |
Computer service revenue | 31,284 | |
Depreciation Expense- Office equipment | 400 | |
Depreciation Expense- Computer equipment | 1,250 | |
Wages Expenses | 3,875 | |
Insurance Expense | 555 | |
Rent Expenses | 2,475 | |
Computer Supply Expense | 3,065 | |
Advertising Expense | 2,753 | |
Mileage expense | 896 | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 250 | |
Repairs expense | 1,305 | |
Total | 109,034 | 109,034 |
Table (69)
Thus, the total of adjusted trial balance on 31thDecember, 2017 is $109,034.
4.
To prepare:
Income statement.
4.
Explanation of Solution
Prepare income statement as follow:
B.S. Company | ||
---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||
For the Quarter ended December 31, 2015 | ||
Particulars | Amount ($) |
Amount ($) |
Revenue: | ||
Service Revenue | 31,284 | |
Total Revenue | 31,284 | |
Expenses: | ||
Depreciation Expense- Office equipment | 400 | |
Depreciation Expense- Computer equipment | 1,250 | |
Wages Expenses | 3,875 | |
Insurance Expense | 555 | |
Rent Expenses | 2,475 | |
Computer Supply Expense | 3,065 | |
Advertising Expense | 2,753 | |
Mileage expense | 896 | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 250 | |
Repairs expense | 1,305 | 16,824 |
Net income | 14,460 |
Table (70)
Thus, net income of B.S. Company is $14,460.
5.
To prepare:
Statement of Retained Earnings.
5.
Explanation of Solution
B.S. Company | |
---|---|
Retained Earnings Statement | |
For the Quarter ended December 31, 2015 | |
Particulars | Amount ($) |
Opening balance of retained earnings | 0 |
Net income | 14,460 |
14,460 | |
Dividends | (7,100) |
Ending balance of retained earnings | 7,360 |
Table (71)
Therefore, retained earnings of B.S. Company are $7,360.
5.
To prepare:
Balance sheet.
5.
Explanation of Solution
B.S. Company | ||
---|---|---|
Balance sheet | ||
As on December 31, 2015 | ||
Particulars | Amount ($) |
Amount ($) |
Assets | ||
Cash | 48,372 | |
Accounts Receivable | 5,668 | |
Computer Supplies | 580 | |
Prepaid Insurance | 1,665 | |
Prepaid Rent | 825 | |
Office equipment | 8,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Office equipment | (400) | 7,600 |
Computer equipment | 20,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Computer equipment | (1,250) | 18,750 |
Total Assets | 83,460 | |
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity | ||
Liabilities | ||
Accounts payable | 1,100 | |
Wages Payable | 500 | |
Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | |
Stockholder’s Equity | ||
Common Stock | 73,000 | |
Retained earnings | 7,360 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | 80,360 | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s equity | 83,460 |
Table (72)
Thus, the balance sheet total is $83,460.
7.
To prepare:
Closing entries.
7.
Explanation of Solution
Service Revenue transfer to income summary account for closing.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
July 31 | Service Revenue | 31,284 | ||
Income Summary | 31,284 | |||
(Being service revenue transfer to income summary account) |
Table (73)
• Service revenue is revenue account. Since, revenue is transferred to income summary account, it reduces revenue. Hence, debit service revenue account.
• Income summary is a temporary account. Since, it is used for closing revenue account. Hence, credit income summary account.
All expenses transfer to income summary account for closing.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
July 31 | Income summary | 16,824 | ||
Depreciation Expense- Office equipment | 400 | |||
Depreciation Expense- Computer equipment | 1,250 | |||
Wages Expenses | 3,875 | |||
Insurance Expense | 555 | |||
Rent Expenses | 2,475 | |||
Computer Supply Expense | 3,065 | |||
Advertising Expense | 2,753 | |||
Mileage expense | 896 | |||
Miscellaneous Expense | 250 | |||
Repairs expense | 1,305 | |||
(Being all expenses transfer to income summary account) |
Table (74)
• Income summary is a temporary account. Since, it is used for closing expense account. Hence, debit income summary account.
• All expenses are expenses. Since, expenses are transferred to income summary account, expenses is reduced. Hence, credit all expenses account.
Income Summary transfer to income summary account for closing.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
July 31 | Income Summary | 14,460 | ||
Retained Earning | 14,460 | |||
(Being net income transfer to retained earnings) |
Table (75)
• Income summary is a temporary account. Since, it is used for transferring net income summary to retained account. Hence, debit income summary account.
• Retained earnings come under stockholder’s equity. Since, retained earning has increased. Hence, credit retained earning account.
Deduct dividend from retained earnings.
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
July 31 | Retained Earning | 7,100 | ||
Dividend | 7,100 | |||
(Being dividend distributed) |
Table (76)
• Retained earnings come under stockholder’s equity. Since, retained earnings is used to pay dividend, retained earnings has decreased. Hence, debit retained earnings account.
•
• Dividend is distributed from profit. Since it reduces retained earnings. Hence, credit dividend account.
Post closing entries to ledger account:
Cash | Acct. No. 101 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 38,264 | 38,264 | ||
December 2 | Advertising expense | 1,025 | 37,239 | ||
December 3 | Repairs expense | 500 | 36,739 | ||
December 4 | Accounts receivable | 3,950 | 40,689 | ||
December 10 | Salary expense | 750 | 39,939 | ||
December 14 | Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | 41,439 | ||
December 20 | Computer service revenue | 5,625 | 47,064 | ||
December 28 | Accounts receivable | 3,000 | 50,064 | ||
December 29 | Mileage expense | 192 | 49,872 | ||
December 31 | Dividends | 1,500 | 48,372 |
Table (77)
The ending balance is $48,372.
Accounts Receivable | Acct. No. 106 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 12,618 | 12,618 | ||
December 4 | Cash | 3,950 | 8,668 | ||
December 28 | Cash | 3,000 | 5,668 |
Table (78)
The ending balance is $5,668.
Computer Supplies | Acct. No. 126 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,545 | 2,545 | ||
December 15 | Accounts payable | 1,100 | 3,645 | ||
December 31 | Computer supplies expense | 3065 | 580 |
Table (79)
The ending balance is $580.
Prepaid Insurance | Acct. No. 128 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,220 | 2,220 | ||
December 31 | Insurance expense | 555 | 1,665 |
Table (80)
The ending balance is $1,665.
Prepaid Rent | Acct. No. 131 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 3,300 | 3,300 | ||
December 31 | Rent expense | 2,475 | 825 |
Table (81)
The ending balance is $825.
Office Equipment | Acct. No. 163 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Table (82)
The ending balance is $8,000.
Accumulated depreciation Office Equipment |
Acct. No. 164 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Depreciation expense-Office equipment | 400 | 400 |
Table (83)
The ending balance is $400.
Computer Equipment | Acct. No. 167 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Table (84)
The ending balance is $20,000.
Accumulated depreciation Computer Equipment |
Acct. No. 168 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Depreciation expense-computer equipment | 1,250 | 1,250 |
Table (85)
The ending balance is $1,250.
Accounts Payable | Acct. No. 201 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 15 | Computer supplies | 1,100 | 1,100 |
Table (86)
The ending balance is $1,100.
Wages Payable | Acct. No. 210 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Wages expense | 500 | 500 |
Table (87)
The ending balance is $600.
Unearned computer service revenue account |
Acct. No. 236 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 14 | Cash | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Table (88)
The ending balance is $1,500.
Common Stock | Acct. No. 307 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 73,000 | 73,000 |
Table (89)
The ending balance is $73,000.
Retained Earnings | Acct. No. 318 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 14,460 | |||
December 31 | Dividends | 7,100 | 7,360 |
Table (90)
The ending balance is $7,360.
Dividends | Acct. No. 319 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 5,600 | 5,600 | ||
December 31 | Cash | 1,500 | 7,100 | ||
December 31 | Retained earnings | 7,100 | 0 |
Table (91)
The ending balance is $0.
Computer service revenue | Acct. No. 403 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 25,659 | 25,659 | ||
December 20 | Cash | 5,625 | 31,284 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 31,284 | 0 |
Table (92)
The ending balance is $0.
Depreciation Expense Office equipment |
Acct. No. 612 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Accumulated depreciation-Office Equipment | 400 | 400 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 400 | 0 |
Table (93)
The ending balance is $0.
Depreciation Expense Computer equipment |
Acct. No. 613 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Accumulated depreciation-Computer Equipment | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 1,250 | 0 |
Table (94)
The ending balance is $0.
Wages Expense | Acct. No. 623 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 2,625 | 2,625 | ||
December 10 | Cash | 750 | 3,375 | ||
December 31 | Wages payable | 500 | 3,875 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 3,875 | 0 |
Table (95)
The ending balance is $0.
Insurance Expense | Acct. No. 637 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Prepaid insurance | 555 | 555 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 555 | 0 |
Table (96)
The ending balance is $0.
Rent Expense | Acct. No. 640 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Prepaid rent | 2,475 | 2,475 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 2,475 | 0 |
Table (97)
The ending balance is $0.
Computer Supplies Expense | Acct. No. 652 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 0 | 0 | ||
December 31 | Computer supplies | 3,065 | 3,065 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 3,065 | 0 |
Table (98)
The ending balance is $0.
Advertising Expense | Acct. No. 655 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 1,728 | 1,728 | ||
December 2 | Cash | 1,025 | 2,753 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 2,753 | 0 |
Table (99)
The ending balance is $0.
Mileage Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 704 | 704 | ||
December 29 | Cash | 192 | 896 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 896 | 0 |
Table (100)
The ending balance is $0.
Miscellaneous Expense | Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 250 | 250 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 250 | 0 |
Table (101)
The ending balance is $0.
Repairs Expense- Computer |
Acct. No. 684 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date | Account Title and Explanation | Post ref | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Balance ($) |
December 1 | Balance b/f | 805 | 0 | ||
December 3 | Cash | 500 | 1,305 | ||
December 31 | Income summary | 1,305 | 0 |
Table (102)
The ending balance is $0.
8.
To prepare:
Post closing trial balance.
8.
Explanation of Solution
B.S. Company | ||
---|---|---|
Post Closing Trial Balance | ||
For the Quarter ended December 31, 2015 | ||
Particulars | Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Cash | 48,372 | |
Accounts Receivable | 5,668 | |
Computer Supplies | 580 | |
Prepaid Insurance | 1,665 | |
Prepaid Rent | 825 | |
Office equipment | 8,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Office equipment | 400 | |
Computer equipment | 20,000 | |
Accumulated Depreciation- Computer equipment | 1,250 | |
Accounts payable | 1,100 | |
Wages Payable | 500 | |
Unearned computer service revenue | 1,500 | |
Common Stock | 73,000 | |
Retained earnings | 7,360 | |
Dividends | 0 | |
Computer service revenue | 0 | |
Depreciation Expense- Office equipment | 0 | |
Depreciation Expense- Computer equipment | 0 | |
Wages Expenses | 0 | |
Insurance Expense | 0 | |
Rent Expenses | 0 | |
Computer Supply Expense | 0 | |
Advertising Expense | 0 | |
Mileage expense | 0 | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 0 | |
Repairs expense | 0 | |
Total | 85,110 | 85,110 |
Table (103)
Thus, the total of post closing trial balance on December 31, 2017 is $85,110.
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