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Generate solutions for the following accounting problems, showing all steps clearly, including classifications, journal entries, and balance sheets as specified.

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In this assignment, multiple accounting tasks are presented: classifying accounts, analyzing transactions, creating journal entries, updating T-accounts, and preparing balance sheets. Each problem requires careful interpretation and application of accounting principles to demonstrate understanding and accuracy.

Problem 1: Classification of Accounts

For the following accounts, classify as a current asset (CA), noncurrent asset (NCA), current liability (CL), noncurrent liability (NCL), or stockholders’ equity (SE). Indicate whether each account usually has a debit or credit balance:

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Retained Earnings
  • Taxes Payable
  • Prepaid Expenses
  • Contributed Capital
  • Long-Term Investments
  • Plant, Property, and Equipment
  • Accounts Payable
  • Short-Term Investments
  • Long-Term Debt

Solution: Accounts Receivable is a current asset (CA) with a debit balance. Retained Earnings is part of stockholders’ equity (SE) with a credit balance. Taxes Payable is a current liability (CL) with a credit balance. Prepaid Expenses are current assets (CA) with debits. Contributed Capital is SE, typically a credit. Long-Term Investments are noncurrent assets (NCA) with debits. Plant, Property, and Equipment are NCA with debits. Accounts Payable are current liabilities (CL) with credits. Short-Term Investments are CA with debits. Long-Term Debt is NCL with credits.

Problem 2: Transaction Analysis

Suppose a company performs the following activities within a year. For each, perform transaction analysis indicating account, amount, and the effect on the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity).

  1. Purchased new equipment costing $20,000, paying $14,000 cash and signing a note for the rest
  2. Declared $11,000 in dividends to be paid next year
  3. Sold $2,312 in short-term investments for cash
  4. Investors sold their own stock on the stock exchange for $121,000
  5. Issued $1,000 of additional common stock, receiving cash from investors

Solution:

  • (a) Assets increase by $20,000 (Equipment), decrease by $14,000 (Cash), and increase by $6,000 (Note Payable) — Assets remain net increased. Liabilities increase by $6,000 (Note Payable). No effect on stockholders' equity.
  • (b) Declaring dividends reduces retained earnings (SE) by $11,000, and liabilities increase temporarily for dividend payables.
  • (c) Selling investments increases cash (+$2,312), decrease in investments (-$2,312)—no effect on total assets.
  • (d) Selling stock increases cash (+$121,000), stockholders’ equity increases by the same amount—no change in total assets, but equity increases.
  • (e) Issuing new stock increases cash (+$1,000), contributed capital (+$1,000), total assets and stockholders' equity both increase accordingly.

Problem 3: Transaction Descriptions and Balance Sheet

Given transactions and amounts, explain the transaction, then create a balance sheet reflecting changes.

  1. Cash increases by $8,000, contributed capital increases by $8,000
  2. Cash increases $42,000, note payable increases $42,000
  3. Cash decreases $2,000, equipment increases $5,000, note payable increases $3,000
  4. Cash decreases $6,000, note receivable increases $6,000
  5. Cash decreases $1,800, supplies increase $1,800

Solution: These transactions relate to capital contributions, loans, purchases, and asset acquisitions. A balance sheet is updated by adjusting assets, liabilities, and equity for each transaction accordingly, maintaining balances.

Problem 4: Balance Sheet and Year-End Transactions

Using the provided balance sheet, perform these transactions (in millions), then prepare journal entries, update T-accounts, and derive an updated balance sheet:

  • Borrowed $20 (bank loan, two years)
  • Lent $170 to affiliates (six-month note)
  • Purchases additional investments for $6,000 cash; one-third long-term, rest short-term
  • Purchased property, plant, and equipment for $1,820; paid $600 cash, remainder via long-term loans
  • Issued additional stock for $400 cash
  • Sold short-term investments costing $3,000 for $3,000 cash
  • Declared and paid $13 dividends during Year 1

Solution: Each transaction involves journal entries affecting cash, investments, property, equity, or liabilities. T-accounts are posted accordingly. Final balance sheet reflects all changes, maintaining fundamental accounting equation integrity.

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