Journalizing transactions, posting to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance

Consider the following transactional data for the first month of operations for Crystal Clear Cleaning.

Nov. 1 Stockholders contributed \(15,000 and a truck, with a market value of \)3,000, to the business in exchange for common stock.

2 The business paid \(4,000 to Pleasant Properties for November through February rent. (Debit Prepaid Rent)

3 Paid \)4,800 for a business insurance policy for the term November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019. (Debit Prepaid Insurance)

4 Purchased cleaning supplies on account, \(320.

5 Purchased on account an industrial vacuum cleaner costing \)1,500. The invoice is payable November 25.

7 Paid \(3,900 for a computer and printer.

9 Performed cleaning services on account in the amount of \)4,700.

10 Received \(200 for services rendered on November 9. 15 Paid employees, \)400.

16 Received \(15,000 for a 1-year contract beginning November

16 for cleaning services to be provided. Contract begins November 16, 2018, and ends November 15, 2019. (Credit Unearned Revenue)

17 Provided cleaning services and received \)400 cash.

18 Received a utility bill for \(175 with a due date of December 4, 2018. (Use Accounts Payable)

20 Borrowed \)36,000 from bank with interest rate of 6% per year.

21 Received \(500 on account for services performed on November 9.

25 Paid \)750 on account for vacuum cleaner purchased on November 5.

29 Paid \(200 for advertising.

30 Cash dividends of \)1,400 were paid to stockholders

3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and calculate account balances

Short Answer

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Advertising expenses are the cost of advertising and required t-accounts are prepared in step 2.

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Definition of Advertising Expense

The advertising expense is defined as the cost incurred by the business for promoting and advertising goods or services.

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Preparing the t-accounts

Cash

Nov 1 $15,000

$4,000 Nov 2

Nov 10 $200

$4,800 Nov 3

Nov 16 $15,000

$3,900 Nov 7

Nov 17 $400

$400 Nov 15

Nov 20 $36,000

$750 Nov 25

Nov 21 $500

$200 Nov 29

$1,400 Nov 30

Bal. $51,650

Accounts Receivables

Nov 9 $4,700

$200 Nov 10

$500 Nov 21

Bal. $4,000

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Journalizing transactions, posting to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance

Problem P2-42 continues with the company introduced in Chapter 1, Canyon Canoe Company. Here you will account for Canyon Canoe Company’s transactions as it is actually done in practice. Begin by reviewing the transactions from Chapter 1. The transactions have been reprinted below.

Nov. 1 Received \(16,000 cash to begin the company and issued common stock to Amber and Zach.

2 Signed a lease for a building and paid \)1,200 for the first month’s rent.

3 Purchased canoes for \(4,800 on account.

4 Purchased office supplies on account, \)750.

7 Earned \(1,400 cash for rental of canoes.

13 Paid \)1,500 cash for wages.

15 Paid \(50 dividends to stockholders.

16 Received a bill for \)150 for utilities. (Use separate payable account.)

20 Received a bill for \(175 for cell phone expenses. (Use separate payable account.)

22 Rented canoes to Early Start Daycare on account, \)3,000.

26 Paid \(1,000 on account related to the November 3 purchase.

28 Received \)750 from Early Start Daycare for canoe rental on November 22.

30 Paid \(100 dividends to stockholders

In addition, Canyon Canoe Company completed the following transactions for December.

Dec. 1 Amber and Zack contributed land on the river (worth \)85,000) and a small building to use as a rental office (worth \(35,000) in exchange for common stock.

1 Prepaid \)3,000 for three months’ rent on the warehouse where the company stores the canoes.

2 Purchased canoes signing a note payable for \(7,200

4 Purchased office supplies on account for \)500.

9 Received \(4,500 cash for canoe rentals to customers.

15 Rented canoes to customers for \)3,500, but will be paid next month.

16 Received a \(750 deposit from a canoe rental group that will use the canoes next month.

18 Paid the utilities and telephone bills from last month.

19 Paid various accounts payable, \)2,000.

20 Received bills for the telephone (\(325) and utilities (\)295) which will be paid later.

31 Paid wages of \(1,800. 31 Paid cash dividend to stockholders, \)300.

Requirements

1. Journalize the transactions for both November and December, using the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Rent; Land; Building; Canoes; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Telephone Payable; Unearned Revenue; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Canoe Rental Revenue; Rent Expense; Utilities Expense; Wages Expense; and Telephone Expense. Explanations are not required. (Hint: For November transactions, refer to your answer for Chapter 1.)

2. Open a T-account for each of the accounts.

3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and calculate account balances. Formal posting references are not required.

4. Prepare a trial balance as of December 31, 2018.

5. Prepare the income statement of Canyon Canoe Company for the two months ended December 31, 2018.

6. Prepare the statement of retained earnings for the two months ended December 31, 2018.

7. Prepare the balance sheet as of December 31, 2018.

8. Calculate the debt ratio for Canyon Canoe Company at December 31, 2018

Question:Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

Preparing financial statements from the trial balance and calculating the debt ratio

Account Title Debit Credit

Office Supplies 1,400

Cash 32,000

Accounts Receivable 9,100

Prepaid Insurance 2,600

Equipment 24,000

Accounts Payable 3,400

Unearned Revenue 1,296

Notes Payable 34,000

Common Stock 20,000

Dividends 3,000

Salaries Expense 1,600

Rent Expense 700

Utilities Expense 100

Service Revenue 15,804

Total Balance \( 74,500 \) 74,500

Requirements 1. Prepare the income statement for the month ended July 31, 2018

Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance

The trial balance of Shawn Merry, CPA, is dated March 31, 2018: During April, the business completed the following transactions:

Cash 11,000

Office Supplies 400

Accounts Receivable 16,500

Land 30,000

Furniture 0

Automobile 0

Accounts Payable 3,800

Unearned Revenue 0

Common Stock 52,300

Dividends 0

Rent Expense 800

Salaries Expense 5,600

Service Revenue 8,200

Total Balance \( 64,300 64,300

During April, the business completed the following transactions:

Apr. 4 Collected \)2,500 cash from a client on account.

8 Performed tax services for a client on account, \(5,400.

13 Paid \)3,000 on account.

14 Purchased furniture on account, \(3,600.

15 Merry contributed his personal automobile to the business in exchange for common stock. The automobile had a market value of \)9,500.

18 Purchased office supplies on account, \(900.

19 Received \)2,700 for tax services performed on April 8.

20 Paid cash dividends of \(6,500.

21 Received \)5,700 cash for consulting work completed.

24 Received \(2,400 cash for accounting services to be completed next month.

27 Paid office rent, \)600.

28 Paid employee salary, $1,700.

Requirements

3. Post the journal entries to four-column accounts in the ledger, using dates, account numbers, journal references, and posting references. Assume the journal entries were recorded on page 5 of the journal.

Question:Courtney Meehan has trouble keeping her debits and credits equal. During a recent month, Courtney made the following accounting errors:

a. In preparing the trial balance, Courtney omitted a \(5,000 Notes Payable. The debit to Cash was correct.

b. Courtney posted a \)1,000 Utilities Expense as \(100. The credit to Cash was correct.

c. In recording a \)600 payment on account, Courtney debited Furniture instead of Accounts Payable.

d. In journalizing a receipt of cash for service revenue, Courtney debited Cash for \(50 instead of the correct amount of \)500. The credit was correct.

e. Courtney recorded a \(210 purchase of office supplies on account by debiting Office Supplies for \)120 and crediting Accounts Payable for \(120.

Requirements 2. Identify each account that has an incorrect balance and the amount and direction of the error (e.g., “Accounts Receivable \)500 too high”).

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