After the success of the company’s first two months, Santana Rey continues to op
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Question
After the success of the company’s first two months, Santana Rey continues to operate Business Solutions. The November 30, 2017, unadjusted trial balance of Business Solutions (reflecting its transactions for October and November of 2017) follows.
Business Solutions had the following transactions and events in December 2017.
The following additional facts are collected for use in making adjusting entries prior to preparing financial statements for the company’s first three months:
The December 31 inventory count of computer supplies shows $590 still available.
Three months have expired since the 12-month insurance premium was paid in advance.
As of December 31, Lyn Addie has not been paid for four days of work at $120 per day.
The computer system, acquired on October 1, is expected to have a four-year life with no salvage value.
The office equipment, acquired on October 1, is expected to have a five-year life with no salvage value.
Three of the four months' prepaid rent has expired.
Required:
1. Prepare journal entries to record each of the December transactions and events for Business Solutions.
2-a. Prepare adjusting entries to reflect a through f.
2-b. Post the journal entries to record each of the December transactions, adjusting entries to the accounts in the ledger.
3. Prepare an adjusted trial balance as of December 31, 2017.
4. Prepare an income statement for the three months ended December 31, 2017.
5. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2017.
6. Prepare a balance sheet as of December 31, 2017.
7. Record and post the necessary closing entries as of December 31, 2017.
8. Prepare a post-closing trial balance as of December 31, 2017.
Explanation / Answer
1. In the books of Business Solutions:
2-a. Adjusting Entries:
3. Business Solutions
Adjusted Trial Balance
December 31 2017
4. Business Solutions
Income Statement
For the Three Months Ending December 31, 2017
Operating Expenses:
5. Business Solutions
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the three months ended December 31, 2017
6. Business Solutions
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2017
7. Closing Entries:
8. Business Solutions
Post Closing Trial Balance
December 31 2017
Date Account Titles Debit Credit $ $ Dec 2 Advertising Expense 945 Cash 945 Dec 3 Repairs Expense: Computer 490 Cash 490 Dec 4 Cash 3,950 Accounts Receivable 3,950 Dec 10 Wages Expense 720 Cash 720 Dec 14 Cash 1,600 Unearned Computer Services Revenue 1,600 Dec 15 Computer Supplies 2,000 Accounts Payable 2,000 Dec 16 No journal entry required Dec 20 Cash 6,525 Computer Service Revenue 6,525 Dec 28 Cash 3,100 Accounts Receivable 3,100 Dec 29 Mileage Expense 120 Cash 120 Dec 31 Dividends 1,500 Cash 1,500