Concept explainers
The unadjusted
The data needed to determine year-end adjustments are as follows:
- a. Supplies on hand at January 31 are $2,850.
- b. Insurance premiums expired during the year are $3,150.
- c.
Depreciation of equipment during the year is $5,250. - d. Depreciation of trucks during the year is $4,000.
- e. Wages accrued but not paid at January 31 are $900.
Instructions
- 1. For each account listed in the unadjusted trial balance, enter the balance in the appropriate Balance column of a four-column account and place a check mark (✓) in the Posting Reference column.
- 2. (Optional) Enter the unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet and complete the spreadsheet. Add the accounts listed in part (3) as needed.
- 3. Journalize and post the
adjusting entries , inserting balances in the accounts affected. Record the adjusting entries on Page 26 of the journal. The following additional accounts from Recessive Interiors’ chart of accounts should be used: Wages Payable, 22; Depreciation Expense—Equipment, 54; Supplies Expense, 55; Depreciation Expense—Trucks, 56; Insurance Expense, 57. - 4. Prepare an adjusted trial balance.
- 5. Prepare an income statement, a statement of owner’s equity (no additional investments were made during the year), and a
balance sheet . - 6. Journalize and
post the closing entries. Record the closing entries on Page 27 of the journal. Indicate closed accounts by inserting a line in both Balance columns opposite the closing entry. - 7. Prepare a post-closing trial balance.
1, 3, and 6:
Prepare the T-accounts.
Explanation of Solution
T-Accounts: T-accounts are referred as T-account because its format represents the letter “T”. The T-accounts consists of the following:
- The title of accounts.
- The debit side (Dr) and,
- The credit side (Cr).
Record the transactions directly in their respective T-accounts, and determine their balances.
Account: Cash Account no. 11 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 1 | Balance | ✓ | 13,100 |
Account: Supplies Account no. 13 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 8,000 | |||
31 | Adjusting | 26 | 5,150 | 2,850 |
Account: Prepaid Insurance Account no. 14 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 7,500 | |||
31 | Adjusting | 26 | 3,150 | 4,350 |
Account: Equipment Account no. 16 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 113,000 |
Account: Accumulated Depreciation-Office equipment Account no. 17 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 12,000 | |||
31 | Adjusting | 26 | 5,250 | 17,250 |
Account: Trucks Account no. 18 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 90,000 |
Account: Accumulated Depreciation- Truck Account no. 19 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 27,100 | |||
31 | Adjusting | 26 | 4,000 | 31,100 |
Account: Accounts Payable Account no. 21 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 4,500 |
Account: Wages Payable Account no. 22 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Adjusting | 26 | 900 | 900 |
Account: JM, Capital Account no. 31 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance |
| 126,400 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 46,150 | 172,550 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 3,000 | 169,550 |
Account: JM, Drawing Account no. 32 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 3,000 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 3,000 |
Account: Service revenue Account no. 41 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 155,000 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 155,000 |
Account: Wages expense Account no. 51 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 1 | Balance | ✓ | 72,000 | |||
31 | Adjusting | 26 | 900 | 72,900 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 72,900 |
Account: Rent expense Account no. 52 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 7,600 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 7,600 |
Account: Truck Expense Account no. 53 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Balance | ✓ | 5,350 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 5,350 |
Account: Depreciation Expense- Equipment Account no. 54 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Adjusting | 26 | 5,250 | 5,250 | ||
31 | Closing | 27 | 5,250 |
Account: Supplies Expenses Account no. 55 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Adjusting | 26 | 5,150 | 5,150 | ||
31 | Closing | 27 | 5,150 |
Account: Depreciation Expense- Trucks Account no. 56 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 31 | Adjusting | 26 | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
31 | Closing | 27 | 4,000 |
Account: Insurance expense Account no. 57 | ||||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | |||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |||||||
2019 | ||||||||
January | 31 | Adjusting | 26 | 3,150 | 3,150 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 3,150 |
Account: Miscellaneous expense Account no. 59 | |||||||
Date | Item | Post. Ref |
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | Balance | ||
Debit ($) | Credit ($) | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
January | 1 | Balance | ✓ | 5,450 | |||
31 | Closing | 27 | 5,450 |
2.
Enter the unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet, and complete the spreadsheet.
Explanation of Solution
Spreadsheet: A spreadsheet is a worksheet. It is used while preparing a financial statement. It is a type of form having multiple columns and it is used in the adjustment process. The use of a worksheet is optional for any organization. A worksheet can neither be considered as a journal nor a part of the general ledger.
The unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet is prepared as follows:
Table (1)
Hence, the unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet is prepared and completed.
3.
Journalize and post the adjusting entries.
Explanation of Solution
Journal: Journal is the book of original entry. Journal consists of the day-to-day financial transactions in a chronological order. The journal has two aspects; they are debit aspect and the credit aspect.
Adjusting entries: An adjusting entry is prepared when the trial balance is not up-to-date, and complete, and they are usually prepared at the end of the accounting period. This adjusting entry is essential for preparing the financial statements of the business.
The adjusting entries are journalized as follows:
Date | Description |
Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |
2019 | Wages expense | 51 | 900 | ||
January | 31 | Wages payable | 22 | 900 | |
(To record the wages accrued) |
Table (2)
- Wages expense is an expense account, and it is increased. Hence, debit the wages expense account by $900.
- Wages payable is a liability account, and it is increased. Hence, credit the wages payable account by $900.
Date | Description |
Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |
2019 | Depreciation expense-Equipment | 54 | 5,250 | ||
January | 31 | Accumulated depreciation- Equipment | 17 | 5,250 | |
(To record the equipment depreciation) |
Table (3)
- Depreciation expense is an expense account, and it is increased. Hence, debit the wages expense account by $5,250.
- Accumulated depreciation is a contra asset account, and it is increased. Hence, credit the accumulated depreciation account by $5,250.
Date | Description |
Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |
2019 | Depreciation expense-Truck | 56 | 4,000 | ||
January | 31 | Accumulated depreciation- Truck | 19 | 4,000 | |
(To record the truck depreciation) |
Table (4)
- Depreciation expense is an expense account, and it is increased. Hence, debit the wages expense account by $4,000.
- Accumulated depreciation is a contra asset account, and it is increased. Hence, credit the accumulated depreciation account by $4,000.
Date | Description |
Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |
2019 | Supplies expense | 55 | 5,150 | ||
January | 31 | Supplies | 13 | 5,150 | |
(To record the supplies expense) |
Table (5)
- Supplies expense is an expense account, and it is increased. Hence, debit the supplies expense account by $5,150.
- Supplies are the asset account, and it is increased. Hence, credit the supplies account by $5,150.
Date | Description |
Post Ref. | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |
2019 | Insurance expense | 57 | 3,150 | ||
January | 31 | Prepaid insurance | 14 | 3,150 | |
(To record the insurance expense) |
Table (6)
- Insurance expense is an expense account, and it is increased. Hence, debit the insurance expense account by $3,150.
- Prepaid insurance is an asset account, and it is decreased. Hence, credit the prepaid insurance account by $3,150.
4.
Prepare an adjusted trial balance for R interiors, as of January 31, 2019.
Explanation of Solution
Adjusted trial balance: The adjusted trial balance is the summary of all the ledger accounts that appears on the ledger accounts after making adjusting journal entries.
Prepare an adjusted trial balance for R interiors, as of January 31, 2019.
R interiors | |||
Adjusted Trial Balance | |||
January 31, 2019 | |||
Accounts | Account Number | Debit Balances | Credit Balances |
Cash | 11 | 13,100 | |
Supplies | 13 | 2,850 | |
Prepaid Insurance | 14 | 4,350 | |
Equipment | 16 | 113,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation- Equipment | 17 | 17,250 | |
Trucks | 18 | 90,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation- Trucks | 19 | 31,100 | |
Accounts payable | 21 | 4,500 | |
Wages Payable | 22 | 900 | |
JM, Capital | 31 | 126,400 | |
JM, Drawing | 32 | 3,000 | |
Service revenue | 41 | 155,000 | |
Wages expense | 51 | 72,900 | |
Rent expense | 52 | 7,600 | |
Truck Expense | 53 | 5,350 | |
Depreciation Expense- Equipment | 54 | 5,250 | |
Supplies expense | 55 | 5,150 | |
Depreciation Expense- Trucks | 56 | 4,000 | |
Insurance Expense | 57 | 3,150 | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 59 | 5,450 | |
335,150 | 335,150 |
Table (7)
The debit column and credit column of the adjusted trial balance are agreed, both having balance of $335,150.
5.
Prepare income statement, statement of owners’ equity, and a balance sheet for the year ended January 31, 2019.
Explanation of Solution
Income statement: An income statement is one of the financial statements which shows the revenues, and expenses of the company. The income statement is prepared to ascertain the net income/loss of the company, by deducting the expenses from the revenues.
Statement of owners’ equity: This statement reports the beginning owner’s equity and all the changes, which led to ending owners’ equity. Additional capital, net income from income statement is added to and drawing is deducted from beginning owner’s equity to arrive at the end result, ending owner’s equity.
Balance sheet: A balance sheet is a financial statement consists of the assets, liabilities, and the stockholder’s equity of the company. The balance of the assets account must be equal to that of the liabilities and the stockholder’s equity account.
Prepare income statement for the year ended January 31, 2019.
R interiors | ||
Income Statement | ||
For the year ended January 31, 2019 | ||
Particulars | Amount ($) | Amount ($) |
Revenue: | ||
Laundry revenue | $155,000 | |
Expenses: | ||
Wages Expense | $72,900 | |
Rent Expense | 7,600 | |
Truck Expense | 5,350 | |
Depreciation Expense-Equipment | 5,250 | |
Supplies Expense | 5,150 | |
Depreciation Expense-Trucks | 4,000 | |
Insurance Expense | 3,150 | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 5,450 | |
Total Expenses | 108,850 | |
Net Income | $46,150 |
Table (8)
Prepare statement of owners’ equity for the year ended January 31, 2019.
R interiors | ||
Statement of Owner’s Equity | ||
For the Year Ended January 30, 2019 | ||
Particulars | Amount ($) | Amount ($) |
JM Capital, February1, 2018 | $126,400 | |
Add: Net income | $46,150 | |
Less: Drawings | (3,000) | |
Increase in owner’s equity | 43,150 | |
JM Capital, January 31, 2019 | $169,550 |
Table (9)
Prepare the balance sheet of R interiors at January 31, 2019.
R interiors | |||
Balance Sheet | |||
For the year ended January 31, 2019 | |||
Assets | |||
Current Assets: | |||
Cash | $13,100 | ||
Supplies | 2,850 | ||
Prepaid Insurance | 4,350 | ||
Total Current Assets | $20,300 | ||
Property, plant and equipment: | |||
Equipment | $113,000 | ||
Less: Accumulated Depreciation- Equipment | 17,250 | 95,750 | |
Trucks | 90,000 | ||
Less: Accumulated Depreciation- Trucks | 31,100 | 58,900 | |
Total property, plant, and equipment | 154,650 | ||
Total Assets | $174,950 | ||
Liabilities | |||
Current Liabilities: | |||
Accounts Payable | $4,500 | ||
Wages Payable | 900 | ||
Total Liabilities | $5,400 | ||
Owner’s Equity | |||
JM’s capital | 169,550 | ||
Total Liabilities and Owners’ Equity | $174,950 |
Table (10)
Therefore, the total assets and total liabilities plus owners’ equity of R interiors at January 31, 2019 is $174,950.
6.
Journalize the closing entries for R interiors.
Explanation of Solution
Closing entries: Closing entries are recorded in order to close the temporary accounts such as incomes and expenses by transferring them to the permanent accounts. It is passed at the end of the accounting period, to transfer the final balance.
Closing entry for revenue and expense accounts:
Date | Accounts title and Explanation | Post Ref. |
Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
January 31, 2019 | Service Revenue | 41 | 155,000 | |
Wages Expense | 51 | 72,900 | ||
Rent Expense | 52 | 7,600 | ||
Truck Expense | 53 | 5,350 | ||
Depreciation Expense- Equipment | 54 | 5,250 | ||
Supplies Expense | 55 | 5,150 | ||
Depreciation Expense- Trucks | 56 | 4,000 | ||
Insurance Expense | 57 | 3,150 | ||
Miscellaneous Expense | 59 | 5,450 | ||
JM, Capital | 31 | 46,150 | ||
(To close the revenues and expenses account. Then the balance amount are transferred to owners’ capital account) | ||||
January 31 | JM’s Capital | 31 | 3,000 | |
JM’ Drawing | 32 | 3,000 | ||
(To Close the capital and drawings account) |
Table (11)
- Service revenue is revenue account. Since the amount of revenue is closed, and transferred to JM’s capital account. Here, R interiors earned an income of $155,000. Therefore, it is debited.
- Wages Expense, Rent Expense, Insurance Expense, Utilities Expense, Laundry Supplies Expense, Depreciation Expense, JM Capital, and Miscellaneous Expense are expense accounts. Since the amount of expenses are closed to Income Summary account. Therefore, it is credited.
- Owner’s capital is a component of owner’s equity. Thus, owners ‘equity is debited since the capital is decreased on owners’ drawings.
- Owner’s drawings are a component of owner’s equity. It is credited because the balance of owners’ drawing account is transferred to owners ‘capital account
7.
Prepare the post–closing trial balance of R interiors for the year ended January 31, 2019.
Explanation of Solution
Post-Closing Trial Balance: After passing all the journal entries and the closing entries of the permanent accounts and then further posting them to each of the respective accounts, a post-closing trial balance is prepared which consists of a list of all the permanent accounts. A post-closing trial balance serves as an evidence to prove that the balance of the permanent accounts is equal.
Prepare a post–closing trial balance of R interiors for the year ended January 31, 2019.
R interiors Post-closing Trial Balance January 31, 2019 | |||
Particulars |
Account Number | Debit $ | Credit $ |
Cash | 11 | 13,100 | |
Supplies | 13 | 2,850 | |
Prepaid insurance | 14 | 4,350 | |
Equipment | 16 | 113,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation- Equipment | 17 | 17,250 | |
Trucks | 18 | 90,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation- Trucks | 19 | 31,100 | |
Accounts payable | 21 | 4,500 | |
Wages payable | 22 | 900 | |
JM’s Capital | 31 | 169,550 | |
Total | 223,300 | 223,300 |
Table (12)
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