Problem 1 Assume The Following Transactions Occurred During
Problem 1assume The Following Transactions Occurred During The Year T
Assume the following transactions occurred during the year. The annual accounting period ends on December 31. Jan. 15 Purchased and paid for merchandise for resale at an invoice cost of $15,600. A periodic inventory system is used. Apr. 1 Borrowed $800,000 from a bank for general use, executing a one-year, 5% note payable June 14 Received a $12,000 customer deposit for services to be performed in the future. July 15 Performed $4,250 of the services paid for on June 14. Dec. 15 Received an electric bill for $25,680. The bill will be paid in early January. Dec. 31 Determined wages owed to employees to be $13,500 that will be paid on January 2. Required: Prepare journal entries for each of the transactions listed. Prepare any required adjusting entries on December 31.
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Introduction
The accounting transactions for any business during a fiscal year require careful recording to ensure accurate financial statements. The compilation of journal entries and year-end adjustments reflects the company’s financial position and operational results. This paper provides a detailed journal entry process for the given transactions of the year, including necessary adjusting entries as of December 31.
Journal Entries for Each Transaction
January 15 – Purchase of Merchandise
Debit: Merchandise Inventory $15,600
Credit: Accounts Payable $15,600
This records the purchase of inventory on credit under a periodic inventory system.
April 1 – Borrowing Funds
Debit: Cash $800,000
Credit: Notes Payable $800,000
This records the issuance of a one-year note payable.
June 14 – Customer Deposit Received
Debit: Cash $12,000
Credit: Customer Deposits (Liability) $12,000
This records a deposit received for services to be performed later.
July 15 – Services Performed
Debit: Customer Deposits (Liability) $4,250
Credit: Service Revenue $4,250
This recognizes revenue earned from the previously received deposit.
December 15 – Electric Bill Receipt
Debit: Utilities Expense $25,680
Credit: Accounts Payable $25,680
This records the utility expense accrued but unpaid at year-end.
December 31 – Wages Owed
Debit: Wages Expense $13,500
Credit: Wages Payable $13,500
This accrues wages payable at year-end.
Adjusting Entries at Year-End (December 31)
The main adjusting entries involve accruing expenses that have been incurred but not paid or recorded, which includes the wages payable and utilities expense. The utility bill is already recorded, so no further adjustment is necessary unless there are accrued interest or depreciation considerations.
Conclusion
Accurate journal entries and proper year-end adjustments are crucial for reflecting the true financial position and performance of a business. Recognizing expenses and revenue at the appropriate times ensures compliance with accounting principles and supports reliable financial reporting.
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