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Problem 5 3a Preparing Adjusting Entries And Income Statements And Co

The following unadjusted trial balance is prepared at fiscal year-end for Rex Company. Rex Company uses a perpetual inventory system, and the trial balance includes various assets, liabilities, and income and expense accounts. Adjustments are needed to account for supplies still available, expired insurance, depreciation on store equipment, and merchandise shrinkage. Using this information, prepare adjusting journal entries, a multiple-step income statement, a single-step income statement, and compute key financial ratios including current ratio, acid-test ratio, and gross margin ratio.

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Introduction

Financial statement preparation at the end of a fiscal period requires meticulous adjustments to ensure accurate reflection of a company's financial position and performance. Rex Company, with its detailed unadjusted trial balance, illustrative of typical manufacturing and selling activities, exemplifies this process. Adjustments not only correct the ledger for supplies, insurance, and depreciation but also account for inventory shrinkage, which affects gross profit calculations.

Part 1: Preparing Adjusting Journal Entries

The initial step involves recording journal entries for the outlined adjustments:

  1. Supplies Adjustment: The supplies on hand are valued at 1,650, indicating supplies used are 4,800 (initial) minus 1,650, equaling 3,150. The journal entry reduces supplies to match the balance and records supplies expense.
  2. Insurance Expense: The expired insurance expense for the year totals 1,500, necessitating a journal entry to recognize this expense and decrease prepaid insurance.
  3. Depreciation Expense on Store Equipment: An additional 1,400 in depreciation on store equipment is recognized, adjusting accumulated depreciation accordingly.
  4. Merchandise Inventory Shrinkage: Given the physical count shows inventory at 11,100, and ending inventory was initially 11,500, the shrinkage (loss) is 400. This requires adjusting cost of goods sold or inventory valuation accordingly.

The specific journal entries are as follows:

Debit Supplies Expense 3,150


Credit Store Supplies 3,150


Debit Insurance Expense 1,500


Credit Prepaid Insurance 1,500


Debit Depreciation Expense 1,400


Credit Accumulated Depreciation—Store Equipment 1,400


Debit Inventory Shrinkage/Cost of Goods Sold Adjustment 400


Credit Merchandise Inventory 400

Part 2: Preparing a Multiple-Step Income Statement

The multiple-step income statement begins with sales, subtracts sales discounts and returns to determine net sales. Gross profit is calculated by subtracting cost of goods sold from net sales. Operating expenses are then classified into selling and administrative categories, including adjusted expenses for supplies, depreciation, and shrinkage. The statement culminates with operating income, other income/expenses if any, and net income.

Key calculated figures include:

  • Net Sales = Sales - Sales Discounts - Sales Returns and Allowances = 104,000 - 1,000 - 2,000 = 101,000
  • Cost of Goods Sold (adjusted for shrinkage) = 37,400 + 400 = 37,800
  • Gross Margin = Net Sales - COGS = 101,000 - 37,800 = 63,200
  • Operating Expenses include Salaries, Supplies, Insurance (expensed), Depreciation, Advertising, and Rent, apportioned appropriately.

The formatted income statement reflects these calculations with total expenses and net income computed accordingly.

Part 3: Preparing a Single-Step Income Statement

The single-step format aggregates all expenses together and subtracts from total revenues to arrive at net income. This approach simplifies the presentation, emphasizing total expenses and overall profitability without detailed breakdowns.

Part 4: Financial Ratios Computation

Using the adjusted figures:

  • Current Ratio: Total current assets (cash, inventory, supplies, prepaid insurance) divided by current liabilities (accounts payable). Calculation based on adjusted balances.
  • Acid-Test Ratio: (Cash + Accounts Receivable + Short-term Investments) / Current liabilities, excluding inventory and supplies.
  • Gross Margin Ratio: Gross Margin / Net Sales, expressed as a percentage.

Each ratio provides insights into liquidity and profitability, essential for assessing Rex Company's financial health.

Conclusion

The accurate preparation of adjusting entries, income statements, and ratio analysis is crucial for financial reporting transparency. Rex Company’s example underscores the importance of these processes in reflecting true operational results and financial position at year-end.

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