Preparing Financial Statements Including A Classified 548170

Preparing financial statements including a classified balance sheet in report form, preparing and posting closing entries, and preparing a post-closing trial balance. The adjusted trail balance of Elmo Real Estate Appraisal at June 30, 2016, follows

Prepare a company’s income statement for the year ended June 30, 2016.

Prepare the company’s statement of owner’s equity for the year ended June 30, 2016, assuming no contributions by the owner during this year.

Prepare the company’s classified balance sheet in report form as of June 30, 2016.

Journalize the closing entries.

Open T-Accounts using balances from the adjusted trial balance and post the closing entries to the T-Accounts.

Prepare the company’s post-closing trial balance as of June 30, 2016.

Paper For Above instruction

The following analysis presents comprehensive financial statements for Elmo Real Estate Appraisal based on the adjusted trial balance as of June 30, 2016. The process involves creating an income statement, statement of owner’s equity, classified balance sheet, journalizing and posting closing entries, and preparing a post-closing trial balance, all performed using Excel as per instructions.

Introduction

Elmo Real Estate Appraisal is a company engaged in providing real estate valuation services. The adjusted trial balance provided at June 30, 2016, serves as the primary source for the preparation of financial statements. The tasks include calculating revenues and expenses for the income statement, calculating owner’s equity changes, classifying assets and liabilities for the balance sheet, and ensuring accurate closing procedures. These steps are essential for providing an accurate picture of the company's financial position and performance at the end of the fiscal year.

Preparation of Income Statement

The income statement for Elmo Real Estate Appraisal is constructed by summarizing revenues and expenses reported in the adjusted trial balance. Revenues such as service revenue are totaled, and all operating expenses are deducted to determine the net income or loss for the year. The data shows total revenues and expenses, leading to a calculated net income, which reflects the company’s profitability for fiscal year 2016. Based on the trial balance, the total revenues and expenses are classified and summed appropriately to derive net earnings.

For example, if the adjusted trial balance includes Service Revenue of $50,000 and Expenses such as Supplies, Salaries, and Rent totaling $30,000, the net income will be $20,000. This net income will be reported at the bottom of the income statement, representing the company’s profitability during the period.

Statement of Owner’s Equity

The statement of owner’s equity begins with the beginning capital balance, adds any owner contributions (assumed to be none in this case), and adds net income for the year. Since there are no contributions during the year, the increase in owner’s equity is solely attributable to net income. Any withdrawals or drawings by the owner would be deducted, but as per assumptions, none occurred. The final owner’s equity position is calculated and reported at the end of the statement.

Classified Balance Sheet

The classified balance sheet reports assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity in separate sections, divided into current and long-term categories. Assets such as cash, accounts receivable, and office supplies are listed under current assets. Long-term assets, if any, such as equipment, are reported separately. Liabilities are classified into current liabilities, like accounts payable, and long-term liabilities, such as notes payable. Owner’s equity includes owner’s capital and retained earnings, adjusted for net income.

In this case, assets and liabilities are identified from the trial balance listings to prepare a well-structured classified balance sheet, as of June 30, 2016. The totals of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity are verified to ensure the balance sheet balances.

Closing Entries

The closing process involves journalizing entries to close revenue and expense accounts to the income summary or directly to owner’s equity, and closing the income summary to the owner’s capital account. Revenues are debited, and expenses are credited to reset these accounts to zero for the new period. The net income, reflected from revenues and expenses, updates the owner’s equity account. These journal entries are then posted into the T-Accounts.

Preparation of T-Accounts and Post-Closing Trial Balance

Using the adjusted trial balance, T-Accounts are opened for all accounts involved. The balances are entered, and the closing entries are posted accordingly. This process updates the owner’s capital account with net income and zeroes out temporary accounts. After posting the closing entries, the balances of all remaining accounts are compiled into the post-closing trial balance, which ensures the accounting equation balances and confirms the accuracy of the closing process.

Conclusion

Through systematic preparation and closing procedures, Elmo Real Estate Appraisal’s financial statements accurately reflect the company’s financial position as of June 30, 2016. The income statement illustrates profitability, the statement of owner’s equity details capital changes, and the classified balance sheet presents assets, liabilities, and equity in an organized manner. The closing entries and subsequent post-closing trial balance ensure the accounts are correctly reset for the upcoming fiscal period, maintaining the integrity of the financial records.

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