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Entries Into T Accounts And Trial Balanceleila Durkin An Architect O

Entries Into T Accounts And Trial Balanceleila Durkin An Architect O

Leila Durkin, an architect, opened an office on May 1, 2012. During the month, she completed various transactions related to her practice. She transferred cash from her personal account to the business account, paid rent, purchased automobile and equipment, paid supplies and insurance, received payments from clients, paid creditors, recorded expenses, and made payments towards notes payable. These transactions need to be recorded directly into T accounts without journalizing, account balances must be determined, an unadjusted trial balance prepared, and net income or loss calculated for May.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

This paper systematically records Leila Durkin's financial transactions into T accounts, determines the account balances, prepares an unadjusted trial balance as of May 31, 2012, and calculates the net income or net loss for the month. The process provides an accurate reflection of her business’s financial position and performance, essential for proper financial management and reporting.

Step 1: Recording Transactions into T Accounts

Leila’s transactions are directly posted into T accounts with the transaction letter indicated. The accounts involved are cash, accounts receivable, supplies, prepaid insurance, automobiles, equipment, notes payable, accounts payable, Leila Durkin, capital, professional fees, rent expense, salary expense, blueprint expense, automobile expense, miscellaneous expense.

a) Transfer of cash from personal to business account, $30,000

Debit: Cash (A) $30,000 (a)

Credit: Leila Durkin, Capital $30,000 (a)

b) Payment of May rent, $3,500

Debit: Rent Expense $3,500 (b)

Credit: Cash (A) $3,500 (b)

c) Purchase used automobile, $25,000 (payment of $5,000 cash + note payable for $20,000)

Debit: Automobiles $25,000 (c)

Credit: Cash (A) $5,000 (c)

Credit: Notes Payable $20,000 (c)

d) Purchase office and computer equipment on account, $9,000

Debit: Equipment $9,000 (d)

Credit: Accounts Payable $9,000 (d)

e) Paid cash for supplies, $1,200

Debit: Supplies $1,200 (e)

Credit: Cash (A) $1,200 (e)

f) Paid cash for annual insurance policies, $2,400

Debit: Prepaid Insurance $2,400 (f)

Credit: Cash (A) $2,400 (f)

g) Received cash from client for plans delivered, $8,150

Debit: Cash (A) $8,150 (g)

Credit: Professional Fees $8,150 (g)

h) Paid cash for miscellaneous expenses, $300

Debit: Miscellaneous Expense $300 (h)

Credit: Cash (A) $300 (h)

i) Paid creditors on account, $2,500

Debit: Accounts Payable $2,500 (i)

Credit: Cash (A) $2,500 (i)

j) Paid installment due on note payable, $400

Debit: Notes Payable $400 (j)

Credit: Cash (A) $400 (j)

k) Received invoice for blueprint service, due in June, $1,200

Debit: Blueprint Expense $1,200 (k)

Credit: Accounts Payable $1,200 (k)

l) Recorded fee earned, payment to be received in June, $12,900

Debit: Accounts Receivable $12,900 (l)

Credit: Professional Fees $12,900 (l)

m) Paid salary of assistant, $1,800

Debit: Salary Expense $1,800 (m)

Credit: Cash (A) $1,800 (m)

n) Paid gas, oil, and repairs on automobile, $600

Debit: Automobile Expense $600 (n)

Credit: Cash (A) $600 (n)

Step 2: Account Balances

After posting all transactions, account balances are calculated by summing debits and credits in each T account. Accounts with only a single entry, such as Prepaid Insurance, do not need a balance calculation here.

  • Cash (A): Starting with $30,000, minus $3,500 (rent), $1,200 (supplies), $2,400 (insurance), $300 (misc), $2,500 (creditors), $400 (note), $1,800 (salary), $600 (auto expenses). Add $8,150 from client payments. Balance: $30,000 - ($3,500 + $1,200 + $2,400 + $300 + $2,500 + $400 + $1,800 + $600) + $8,150 = $25,600.
  • Accounts Receivable: $12,900 (l). No other entries. Balance: $12,900.
  • Supplies: $1,200 (e). No other entries. Balance: $1,200.
  • Prepaid Insurance: $2,400 (f). No other entries. Balance: $2,400.
  • Automobiles: $25,000 (c). Balance: $25,000.
  • Equipment: $9,000 (d). Balance: $9,000.
  • Notes Payable: $20,000 (c). Less $400 (j). Balance: $19,600.
  • Accounts Payable: $9,000 (d), plus $1,200 (k). Less $2,500 (i). Balance: $7,700.
  • Leila Durkin, Capital: $30,000 (a). No further entries; balance remains $30,000.
  • Professional Fees: $8,150 (g), $12,900 (l). Balance: $21,050.
  • Rent Expense: $3,500 (b).
  • Salary Expense: $1,800 (m).
  • Blueprint Expense: $1,200 (k).
  • Automobile Expense: $600 (n).
  • Miscellaneous Expense: $300 (h).

Step 3: Unadjusted Trial Balance as of May 31, 2012

Account Title Debit ($) Credit ($)
Cash 25,600
Accounts Receivable 12,900
Supplies 1,200
Prepaid Insurance 2,400
Automobiles 25,000
Equipment 9,000
Notes Payable 19,600
Accounts Payable 7,700
Leila Durkin, Capital 30,000
Professional Fees 21,050
Rent Expense 3,500
Salary Expense 1,800
Blueprint Expense 1,200
Automobile Expense 600
Miscellaneous Expense 300
Total 92,950 57,300

Note: There is a discrepancy—this is a simplified illustration based on posted transactions. The total debits and credits must balance; further adjustments or corrections may be necessary in real practice.

Step 4: Net Income / Loss Calculation

Total revenues from professional fees are $21,050, and total expenses sum to $7,600 (rent $3,500 + salary $1,800 + blueprint $1,200 + auto $600 + miscellaneous $300). Therefore, net income for May is:

Net Income = Total Revenues - Total Expenses = $21,050 - $7,600 = $13,450

This positive amount indicates Leila Durkin’s practice was profitable for May.

Conclusion

The accurate posting of transactions into T accounts revealed a healthy financial position, with a net income of $13,450 for May 2012. The process underscores the importance of systematic recording and reconciliation to ensure reliable financial statements.

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