Using The Data Provided, Perform The Steps Below To Complete ✓ Solved

Using the data provided, perform the steps below to complete

Using the data provided, perform the steps below to complete the final project. On December 1, 2019, SoccerBox Inc. started operations. The following transactions occurred during December 2019. NOTE: There are no beginning balances-this is a new company.

  • Dec 1: Randol Espy invested $80,000 cash in the company for common stock.
  • Dec 2: SoccerBox purchased soccer equipment for $20,000 cash.
  • Dec 2: SoccerBox rented an old warehouse for $30,000 cash for the first year's (December 2019-November 2020) rent.
  • Dec 3: SoccerBox purchased $500 of office supplies with cash.
  • Dec 10: SoccerBox paid $12,000 cash for an annual insurance policy.
  • Dec 14: SoccerBox paid $4,000 cash for the first payroll earned by its employees.
  • Dec 24: SoccerBox received $85,000 cash from soccer fees paid by parents for a private youth soccer lesson.
  • Dec 28: SoccerBox paid $4,000 cash for 2 weeks' salaries earned by its employees.
  • Dec 29: SoccerBox paid $200 cash for minor repairs to its soccer equipment.
  • Dec 30: SoccerBox paid $150 cash for this month's telephone bill.
  • Dec 30: Dividends of $1,000 cash were paid by SoccerBox to its current shareholders.

Using this spreadsheet and the information above, complete the following:

  • Record the journal entries that occurred during the month of December.
  • Prepare an unadjusted trial balance.
  • Create adjusting journal entries at the end of the year (December 31) based on the following adjustment data:
  • One month's insurance coverage has expired.
  • The company occupied the warehouse space for the month of December.
  • At the end of the month, $100 worth of office supplies are still available.
  • This month's depreciation on the soccer equipment is $250.
  • Employees earned $300 of unpaid and unrecorded salaries as of month-end.
  • Prepare an adjusted trial balance.
  • Prepare an income statement, a statement of retained earnings, and a classified balance sheet as of December 31, 2019.

Paper For Above Instructions

To complete the tasks required by SoccerBox Inc.'s financial situation for December 2019, I will undertake the steps involving journal entries, unadjusted trial balance, adjusting journal entries, adjusted trial balance, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and a classified balance sheet. This undertaking will encapsulate both the transactions made and the necessary adjustments at the end of the month.

Journal Entries for December

The following are the journal entries for December based on the transactions listed:

  • Dec 1: Cash $80,000

    Common Stock $80,000

    (To record investment by Randol Espy)

  • Dec 2: Equipment $20,000

    Cash $20,000

    (To record purchase of soccer equipment)

  • Dec 2: Rent Expense $30,000

    Cash $30,000

    (To record payment for warehouse rent)

  • Dec 3: Office Supplies $500

    Cash $500

    (To record purchase of office supplies)

  • Dec 10: Prepaid Insurance $12,000

    Cash $12,000

    (To record payment for an annual insurance policy)

  • Dec 14: Salaries Expense $4,000

    Cash $4,000

    (To record first payroll payment)

  • Dec 24: Cash $85,000

    Service Revenue $85,000

    (To record cash received for soccer lessons)

  • Dec 28: Salaries Expense $4,000

    Cash $4,000

    (To record additional payroll payment)

  • Dec 29: Repairs Expense $200

    Cash $200

    (To record minor repairs to equipment)

  • Dec 30: Utilities Expense $150

    Cash $150

    (To record payment for telephone bill)

  • Dec 30: Dividends $1,000

    Cash $1,000

    (To record payment of dividends)

Unadjusted Trial Balance

Account Debit Credit
Cash $34,850
Equipment $20,000
Office Supplies $500
Prepaid Insurance $12,000
Rent Expense $30,000
Salaries Expense $8,000
Repairs Expense $200
Utilities Expense $150
Dividends $1,000
Common Stock $80,000
Service Revenue $85,000
Total $205,700 $205,700

Adjusting Journal Entries

Now, we will make several adjusting entries at the end of December:

  • Insurance Expense: Insurance Expense $1,000

    Prepaid Insurance $1,000

    (To adjust for one month's insurance coverage expired)

  • Rent Expense: Rent Expense $2,500

    Rent Payable $2,500

    (To adjust for one month’s rent expense)

  • Office Supplies Expense: Office Supplies Expense $400

    Office Supplies $400

    (To adjust for supplies used)

  • Depreciation Expense: Depreciation Expense $250

    Accumulated Depreciation $250

    (To record monthly depreciation on equipment)

  • Salary Expense: Salary Expense $300

    Salaries Payable $300

    (To record unpaid salaries)

Adjusted Trial Balance

Account Debit Credit
Cash $34,850
Equipment $20,000
Office Supplies $100
Prepaid Insurance $11,000
Rent Expense $32,500
Salaries Payable $300
Repairs Expense $200
Utilities Expense $150
Dividends $1,000
Common Stock $80,000
Service Revenue $85,000
Accumulated Depreciation $250
Total $205,700 $205,700

Income Statement for December 2019

The income statement summarizes the revenues and expenses for the month of December:

Revenue $85,000
Expenses:
Salaries Expense $4,300
Rent Expense $2,500
Insurance Expense $1,000
Depreciation Expense $250
Repairs Expense $200
Utilities Expense $150
Office Supplies Expense $400
Total Expenses $8,950
Net Income $76,050

Statement of Retained Earnings for December 2019

The statement of retained earnings reflects the retained earnings after accounting for dividends:

Beginning Retained Earnings $0
Add: Net Income $76,050
Less: Dividends $1,000
Ending Retained Earnings $75,050

Classified Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019

The classified balance sheet provides an overview of the company's financial position, categorizing assets and liabilities:

Assets
Current Assets:
Cash $34,850
Office Supplies $100
Prepaid Insurance $11,000
Total Current Assets $45,950
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
Equipment $20,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation ($250)
Net Equipment $19,750
Total Assets $65,700
Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Salaries Payable $300
Total Liabilities $300
Equity
Common Stock $80,000
Retained Earnings $75,050
Total Equity $155,050
Total Liabilities and Equity $155,350

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