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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The trial balance shows the balances into debit and credit and the required trial balance is prepared in Step 2.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of trial balance

The trial balance is defined as the accounting equation worksheet which records the ledger balance into debits and credits.

02

Preparing the trial balance

Crystal Clear Cleaning

Trial Balance

November 30, 2018

Account Title

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Cash

$51,650

Accounts Receivables

$4,000

Cleaning Supplies

$320

Prepaid Rent

$4,000

Prepaid Insurance

$4,800

Equipment

$5,400

Truck

$3,000

Accounts Payable

$1,245

Unearned Revenue

$15,000

Notes Payable

$36,000

Common Stock

$18,000

Dividends

$1,400

Service Revenue

$5,100

Salaries Expense

$400

Advertising Expense

$200

Utilities Expense

$175

Total

$75,345

$75,345

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Question:Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance The following transactions occurred during the month for Teresa Parker, CPA:

Jun. 1 Parker opened an accounting firm by contributing \(13,200 cash and office furniture with a fair market value of \)5,300 in exchange for common stock.

5 Paid monthly rent of \(1,300.

9 Purchased office supplies on account, \)600.

14 Paid employee’s salary, \(1,900.

18 Received a bill for utilities to be paid next month, \)370.

21 Paid \(500 of the accounts payable created on June 9.

25 Performed accounting services on account, \)5,700.

28 Paid cash dividends of $6,700

Requirements 1. Open the following four-column accounts of Teresa Parker, CPA: Cash, 110; Accounts Receivable, 120; Office Supplies, 130; Office Furniture, 140; Accounts Payable, 210; Utilities Payable, 220; Common Stock, 310; Dividends, 320; Service Revenue, 410; Salaries Expense, 510; Rent Expense, 520; and Utilities Expense, 530.

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Ann Simpson started her practice as a design consultant on September 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:

Sep. 1 Received \(48,000 cash and issued common stock to Simpson.

4 Purchased office supplies, \)1,200, and furniture, \(1,300, on account.

6 Performed services for a law firm and received \)1,900 cash.

7 Paid \(18,000 cash to acquire land to be used in operations.

10 Performed services for a hotel and received its promise to pay the \)1,200 within one week.

14 Paid for the furniture purchased on September 4 on account.

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500.

17 Received cash on account, \)1,000.

20 Prepared a design for a school on account, \(650.

25 Received \)2,100 cash for design services to be performed in October.

28 Received \(2,900 cash for consulting with Plummer & Gordon.

29 Paid \)600 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on October 1.

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,500.

30 Paid monthly rent expense, \)600.

30 Received a bill for utilities, \(350. The bill will be paid next month.

30 Paid cash dividends of \)3,700.

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

What is involved in the posting process?

Journalizing transactions

Harper Sales Consultants completed the following transactions during the latter part of January:

Jan. 22 Performed services for customers on account, \(7,500.

30 Received cash on account from customers, \)8,000.

31 Received a utility bill, \(220, which will be paid during February.

31 Paid monthly salary to salesman, \)2,500.

31 Received \(2,310 for three months of consulting service to be performed starting in February.

31 Cash dividends of \)950 were paid to stockholders.

Journalize the transactions of Harper Sales Consultants. Include an explanation with each journal entry.

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

Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:

Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy.

3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account.

4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash.

7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 cash and signed a note payable to the bank for the remaining amount.

11 Prepared legal documents for a client on account, \)400.

15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120.

16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 3 on account.

18 Received \)2,700 cash for helping a client sell real estate.

19 Defended a client in court and billed the client for \(1,800.

25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month.

29 Received cash on account, \(1,500.

30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1.

30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120.

31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800.

31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.

Requirements

4. Prepare the trial balance of Terrence Murphy, Attorney, at January 31, 2018.

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