Intermediate Accounting, Student Value Edition (2nd Edition)

2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780134732145

Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1P

Prepare Balance Sheet. Larkin Corporation provided the following account balances prepared at December 31 of the current year.

Account	Debit	Credit
Additional paid-in capital		$ 891.500
Dividends payable		10,000
Equipment under capital lease	$375,000
Intangible assets - net	324,500
Merchandise inventory	877,185
Income taxes payable		200,800
Cash	630,000
Notes payable, due in 10 years		725,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	235,000
Current portion of long-term debt		345,000
Property, plant, and equipment - net	3,245,000
Investments in affiliate companies (noncurrent)	123,543
Accounts receivable	240,007
Bonds payable, due in 20 years		1,000,000
Investments at fair value (current)	678,590
Accounts payable		500,500
Retained earnings		1,250,750
Obligations under capital leases		240,000
Obligations under pension plans		609,575
Deferred tax liability (noncurrent)		330,700
Common stock. $1 par value		625,000

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a. Prepare the balance sheet at December 31st using the report format.
b. Prepare the balance sheet at December 31st using the account format.

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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