Chapter 1: 45PGA_1 (page 46)
Using the accounting equation for transaction analysis and preparing financial statements Allen Shonton recently opened his own accounting firm on April 1, which he operates as a corporation. The name of the new entity is Allen Shonton, CPA. Shonton experienced the following events during the organizing phase of the new business and its first month of operations in 2018: Apr. 5 Shonton deposited \(75,000 in a new business bank account titled Allen Shonton, CPA. The business issued common stock to Shonton. 6 Paid \)300 cash for letterhead stationery for new office. 7 Purchased office furniture for the office on account, \(9,500. 10 Consulted with tax client and received \)4,000 for services rendered. 11 Paid utilities, \(190. 12 Finished tax hearings on behalf of a client and submitted a bill for accounting services, \)20,000. 18 Paid office rent, \(750. 25 Received amount due from client that was billed on April 12. 27 Paid full amount of accounts payable created on April 7. 30 Cash dividends of \)3,500 were paid to stockholders. Requirements 1. Analyze the effects of the events on the accounting equation of Allen Shonton, CPA. Use a format similar to Exhibit 1-6. 2. Prepare the following financial statements: a. Income statement. b. Statement of retained earnings. c. Balance sheet.
Short Answer
The total assets of the company is equal to its total liabilities at $94,560.
Step by step solution
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