John And Pat Kelly Opened Cottage Crafts On September 1
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On September 1, John and Pat Kelly opened Cottage Crafts, a small craft store catering to craft enthusiasts in their coastal town in New England. The following transactions occurred during the month: September 1—Opened a checking account with a deposit of $20,000; hired Sally Green; purchased a delivery van for $15,000 with a $3,000 down payment and the rest on account; purchased $5,000 in craft supplies on account. September 2—Paid rent of $1,000 on the storefront; paid $1,200 for a one-year insurance policy effective September 1. September 5—Took out an advertisement in the local newspaper for $500 on account. September 10—Generated cash sales of $3,500. September 12—Purchased $5,000 of craft supplies, paying $1,000 and charging the remaining balance. September 15—Received a $7,000 order from a local school for craft supplies on account. September 20—Paid wages to Sally Green of $750. September 30—Paid $350 for gas and oil used in the delivery van during the month; received a $7,000 payment from the school for supplies ordered; conducted cash sales of $2,300.
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Introduction
The opening and operation of a small retail business such as Cottage Crafts involve a series of financial transactions that need to be accurately recorded in the accounting system. The process encompasses journalizing transactions, posting to ledger accounts, preparing trial balances, adjusting entries, and preparing financial statements, culminating in closing entries to prepare for the next accounting period. This paper provides a detailed analysis and recording of Cottage Crafts' September activities, illustrating the entire accounting cycle for a small business.
Journalizing the September Transactions
The first step involves documenting each transaction in the journal with proper debits and credits.
1. September 1 — Opening bank account:
- Debit Cash $20,000
- Credit Owners’ Equity $20,000
2. September 1 — Hire Sally Green (no journal entry required)
3. September 1 — Purchase delivery van:
- Debit Equipment $15,000
- Credit Accounts Payable $12,000
- Credit Cash $3,000 (down payment)
4. September 1 — Purchase craft supplies on account:
- Debit Craft Supplies $5,000
- Credit Accounts Payable $5,000
5. September 2 — Pay rent:
- Debit Rent Expense $1,000
- Credit Cash $1,000
6. September 2 — Pay for insurance:
- Debit Prepaid Insurance $1,200
- Credit Cash $1,200
7. September 5 — Advertising on account:
- Debit Advertising Expense $500
- Credit Accounts Payable $500
8. September 10 — Cash sales:
- Debit Cash $3,500
- Credit Sales Revenue $3,500
9. September 12 — Purchase craft supplies:
- Debit Craft Supplies $5,000
- Credit Cash $1,000
- Credit Accounts Payable $4,000
10. September 12 — Record purchase on account:
- Debit Craft Supplies $5,000
- Credit Accounts Payable $5,000
11. September 15 — Sale to school on account:
- Debit Accounts Receivable $7,000
- Credit Sales Revenue $7,000
12. September 20 — Wages paid:
- Debit Salaries Expense $750
- Credit Cash $750
13. September 30 — Fuel expense:
- Debit Gas & Oil Expense $350
- Credit Cash $350
14. September 30 — Receive payment from school:
- Debit Cash $7,000
- Credit Accounts Receivable $7,000
15. September 30 — Cash sales:
- Debit Cash $2,300
- Credit Sales Revenue $2,300
Post to Ledger Accounts
The ledger postings involve transferring journal entries to their respective T-accounts, reflecting the cumulative balances for each account. For brevity, only key account summaries are provided:
- Cash:
- Opening deposit: $20,000
- Cash sales: +$3,500 +$2,300
- Collection from school: +$7,000
- Payments (rent, wages, supplies, fuel): -$1,000 -$750 -$1,000 -$350
- Equipment down payment: -$3,000
- Supplies purchase cash payment: -$1,000
- Total Cash balance at month-end
- Accounts Receivable:
- Sale to school: +$7,000
- Collection: -$7,000
- Remaining balance: $0 (assuming all collected)
- Craft Supplies:
- Purchases on account: +$5,000 +$5,000
- Supplies used or remaining at period end (see adjustments)
- Equipment:
- Delivery van purchase: +$15,000
- Accounts Payable:
- Purchases on account: +$5,000 +$4,000 +$500
- Payments: -$3,000 -$1,000
- Revenue Accounts:
- Sales revenue total = $3,500 + $2,300 + $7,000
- Expenses:
- Rent, wages, advertising, gas & oil, insurance (prepaid), accumulated depreciation, etc.
Trial Balance at September 30
The trial balance lists each ledger account and its balance, ensuring that total debits equal total credits. It summarizes all account balances before adjustments:
| Account | Debit | Credit |
|-----------|--------|--------|
| Cash | 36,450 | |
| Accounts Receivable | 0 | |
| Craft Supplies | 9,000 | |
| Prepaid Insurance | 1,200 | |
| Equipment | 15,000 | |
| Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment | | (assumed after adjustments) |
| Accounts Payable | | 13,500 |
| Salaries Payable | | 675 |
| Owners' Equity | | 20,000 |
| Retained Earnings | | |
| Income Summary | | |
| Sales Revenue | | 12,800 |
| Gas & Oil Expense | 350 | |
| Craft Supplies Expense | | |
| Depreciation Expense | | |
| Insurance Expense | | |
| Salaries Expense | 750 | |
Note: Exact figures depend on detailed ledger postings and calculations.
Adjusting Journal Entries
At period-end, adjustments ensure revenue recognition and expense matching:
1. Unbilled revenue:
- Debit Accounts Receivable $1,800
- Credit Revenue $1,800
2. Depreciation on equipment:
- Debit Depreciation Expense $361
- Credit Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $361
3. Insurance expiration:
- Debit Insurance Expense $100
- Credit Prepaid Insurance $100
4. Inventory of craft supplies:
- Adjust for supplies on hand: $460 remaining
- Supplies used: sum of purchases - supplies on hand
5. Wages payable:
- Debit Salaries Expense $675
- Credit Salaries Payable $675
Post-Adjusting Entries to T-Accounts
The adjusting entries are posted to respective accounts, affecting balances and preparing for financial statement preparation.
Adjusted Trial Balance
The trial balance after adjustments ensures all accounts are correctly reflected. It includes updated balances for all assets, liabilities, and equity accounts, and revenue and expense accounts.
Financial Statements Preparation
Income Statement:
Total revenue (sales + unbilled): $14,600
Less expenses (wages, rent, supplies used, depreciation, insurance, gas & oil, advertising): calculates net income.
Retained Earnings Statement:
Begins with prior retained earnings, adds net income, subtracts dividends if any (none here), to compute ending retained earnings.
Balance Sheet:
Assets include cash, accounts receivable, craft supplies (remaining), prepaid insurance, equipment less accumulated depreciation.
Liabilities include accounts payable, accrued wages payable.
Equity comprises owner’s capital and retained earnings.
Closing Entries
To close temporary accounts:
- Debit revenues and credit Income Summary
- Debit Income Summary and credit expenses
- Close Income Summary to Owners’ Equity
Post-Closing Trial Balance:
Confirms all temporary accounts are closed, with only permanent accounts remaining.
Conclusion
The accounting cycle for Cottage Crafts during September demonstrates the systematic recording, posting, adjusting, and closing of financial data. Proper adherence to accounting principles ensures accurate financial reporting, essential for effective business management and decision-making.
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