Chapter 3, Problem 8SEA

ANALYSIS OF TRANSACTIONS Charles Chadwick opened a business called Charlie’s Detective Service in January 20--. Set up T accounts for the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Computer Equipment; Office Furniture; Accounts Payable; Charles Chadwick, Capital; Charles Chadwick, Drawing; Professional Fees; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense.

The following transactions occurred during the first month of business. Record these transactions in T accounts. After all transactions are recorded, foot and balance the accounts if necessary.

1. (a) Invested cash in the business, $30,000.
2. (b) Bought office supplies for cash, $300.
3. (c) Bought office furniture for cash, $5,000.
4. (d) Purchased computer and printer on account, $8,000.
5. (e) Received cash from clients for services, $3,000.
6. (f) Paid cash on account for computer and printer purchased in transaction (d), $4,000.
7. (g) Earned professional fees on account during the month, $9,000.
8. (h) Paid cash for office rent for January, $1,500.
9. (i) Paid utility bills for the month, $800.
10. (j) Received cash from clients billed in transaction (g), $6,000.
11. (k) Withdrew cash for personal use, $3,000.

TRIAL BALANCE Based on the transactions recorded in Exercise 3-7A, prepare a trial balance for Charlie’s Detective Service as of January 31, 20--.