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ISBN: 9781264753277

Author: Wild

Publisher: MCG

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Chapter 4, Problem 4E

Exercise 4-4 Preparing unadjusted and adjusted trial balances, including the adjustments P1

The following data are taken from the unadjusted trial balance of the Westcott Company at December 31. Each account carries a normal balance. Set up a 10-column work sheet to answer the requirements.

Accounts Payable	$6	Prepaid Insurance	$18	W Westcott. Withdrawals	$6
Accounts Receivable	12	Revenue,	75	Unearned Revenue	12
Accumulated Depreciation—Equip	15	Salaries Expense	18	Utilities Expense	12
Cash	21	Supplies	24
Equipment	39	W. Westcott, Capital ...	42

Enter the accounts in proper order and enter their balances in the correct Debit or Credit column of the Unadjusted Trial Balance columns of the 10-column work sheet.
Use the following adjustment information to complete the Adjustments columns of the work sheet from part 1.

a. Depreciation on equipment. $3
b. Accrued salaries, $6
c. The $12 of unearned revenue has been earned
d. Supplies available at December 31, $15
e. Expired insurance. $15

Extend the balances in the Adjusted Trial Balance columns of the work sheet to the proper financial statement columns. Compute totals for those columns, including net income.

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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