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ISBN: 9780134730370

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

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 6, Problem 6.7BE

Classified Balance Sheet, Account Format. Using the information provided in BE6-6, prepare a classified balance sheet using the account format.

BE6-6. Classified Balance Sheet, Report Format. Martell Manufacturing Incorporated provided the following list of account balances for the current year ended December 31.

Account	Debit	Credit
Accounts receivable	$ 300,000
Bonds payable, due in 20 years		$ 400,000
Investments at fair value (trading)	58,000
Accounts payable		175,000
Additional paid-in capital		587,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	165,300
Current portion of long-term debt		25,000
Property, plant, and equipment - net	1,264,500
Dividends payable		135.000
Merchandise inventory	254,000
Income taxes payable		65,800
Cash	145,000
Notes payable, due in 5 years		138,500
Retained earnings		625,500
Common stock, $1 par value	—	35,000
Totals	$2,186,800	$2,186,800

Prepare a classified balance sheet for the current year using the report 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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