Three former college classmates have decided to pool a variety of work experienc
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Question
Three former college classmates have decided to pool a variety of work experiences by opening a store near campus to sell wireless equipment to students. The business has been incorporated as University Wireless.
Required: Several transactions occurred in March. Each is described separately in this folder. For each transaction, indicate the accounts that are affected, whether they increase or decrease, and the amount of the increase or decrease.
Transaction 8
On March 1, fixtures and equipment were purchased for $4,000 with a downpayment of $2,000 plus a $2,000 note payable in one year. Interest of 4.5% per year is due when the note is repaid. The estimated life of the fixtures and equipment is 8 years with no expected salvage value. Depreciation on the fixtures and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis. [Note: Record the March 1 equipment purchase first, then the March 31 depreciation adjusting entry, and finally the March 31 interest adjusting entry. Also, round all answers to the nearest cent.] (Options for Account portion:Cash, Accounts Recievable, Inventory, Prepaid Rent, Fixtures and Equipment, Accounts Payable, Interest Payable, Wages Payable, Notes Payable, Paid-In Capital, Retained Earnings, Leave Blank)
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Details Amt $ Cost of Equipment & Fixtures 4,000 Useful life in years 8 Depreciation /year 500 Assuming 365 days year, depreciation for 31 days in Mar 42.5 Notes Payable Amt 2,000 Interest Rate 4.5% Assuming 365 days year, interest for 31 days in Mar 7.6 Journal Entry Date Account Title Dr $ Cr $ Increase/Decrease Mar 1. Fixture And Equipment 4,000 Increase Cash 2,000 Decrease Notes Payable 2,000 Increase Mar 31. Accumulated Depreciation-Fixture & Equipment 42.5 Increase Depreciation Expense 42.5 Increase Mar 31. Interest Expense 7.60 Increase Interest Payable 7.6 Increase ( As asset is purchased ready to use, interest cost not capitalized.)