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Journalizing transactions, posting to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance

Consider the following transactional data for the first month of operations for Crystal Clear Cleaning.

Nov. 1 Stockholders contributed 15,000andatruck,withamarketvalueof3,000, to the business in exchange for common stock.

2 The business paid \(4,000 to Pleasant Properties for November through February rent. (Debit Prepaid Rent)

3 Paid \)4,800 for a business insurance policy for the term November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019. (Debit Prepaid Insurance)

4 Purchased cleaning supplies on account, \(320.

5 Purchased on account an industrial vacuum cleaner costing \)1,500. The invoice is payable November 25.

7 Paid \(3,900 for a computer and printer.

9 Performed cleaning services on account in the amount of \)4,700.

10 Received 200forservicesrenderedonNovember9.15Paidemployees,400.

16 Received \(15,000 for a 1-year contract beginning November

16 for cleaning services to be provided. Contract begins November 16, 2018, and ends November 15, 2019. (Credit Unearned Revenue)

17 Provided cleaning services and received \)400 cash.

18 Received a utility bill for \(175 with a due date of December 4, 2018. (Use Accounts Payable)

20 Borrowed \)36,000 from bank with interest rate of 6% per year.

21 Received \(500 on account for services performed on November 9.

25 Paid \)750 on account for vacuum cleaner purchased on November 5.

29 Paid \(200 for advertising.

30 Cash dividends of \)1,400 were paid to stockholders

3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and calculate account balances

Short Answer

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Advertising expenses are the cost of advertising and required t-accounts are prepared in step 2.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of Advertising Expense

The advertising expense is defined as the cost incurred by the business for promoting and advertising goods or services.

02

Preparing the t-accounts

Cash

Nov 1 $15,000

$4,000 Nov 2

Nov 10 $200

$4,800 Nov 3

Nov 16 $15,000

$3,900 Nov 7

Nov 17 $400

$400 Nov 15

Nov 20 $36,000

$750 Nov 25

Nov 21 $500

$200 Nov 29

$1,400 Nov 30

Bal. $51,650

Accounts Receivables

Nov 9 $4,700

$200 Nov 10

$500 Nov 21

Bal. $4,000

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Question:The following transactions occurred for Lawrence Engineering:

Jul. 2 Received \(14,000 contribution from Brett Lawrence in exchange for common stock.

4 Paid utilities expense of \)370.

5 Purchased equipment on account, \(1,600.

10 Performed services for a client on account, \)2,900.

12 Borrowed \(7,100 cash, signing a notes payable.

19 Cash dividends of \)200 were paid to stockholders.

21 Purchased office supplies for $840 and paid cash.

27 Paid the liability from July 5.

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Explain the five steps in journalizing and posting transactions.

Question:Courtney Meehan has trouble keeping her debits and credits equal. During a recent month, Courtney made the following accounting errors:

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Question:The following transactions occurred for Lawrence Engineering:

Jul. 2 Received \(14,000 contribution from Brett Lawrence in exchange for common stock.

4 Paid utilities expense of \)370.

5 Purchased equipment on account, \(1,600.

10 Performed services for a client on account, \)2,900.

12 Borrowed \(7,100 cash, signing a notes payable.

19 Cash dividends of \)200 were paid to stockholders.

21 Purchased office supplies for $840 and paid cash.

27 Paid the liability from July 5.

Requirements 1. Open the following T-accounts for Lawrence Engineering: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Equipment; Accounts Payable; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; and Utilities Expense.

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