Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance
Terrence Murphy opened a law office on January 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:
Jan. 1 Murphy contributed \(78,000 cash to the business, Terrence Murphy, Attorney. The business issued common stock to Murphy.
3 Purchased office supplies, \)600, and furniture, \(1,700, on account.
4 Performed legal services for a client and received \)1,000 cash.
7 Purchased a building with a market value of \(130,000, and land with a market value of \)25,000. The business paid \(25,000 cash and signed a note payable to the bank for the remaining amount.
11 Prepared legal documents for a client on account, \)400.
15 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120.
16 Paid for the office supplies purchased on January 3 on account.
18 Received \)2,700 cash for helping a client sell real estate.
19 Defended a client in court and billed the client for \(1,800.
25 Received a bill for utilities, \)600. The bill will be paid next month.
29 Received cash on account, \(1,500.
30 Paid \)1,200 cash for a 12-month insurance policy starting on February 1.
30 Paid assistant’s semimonthly salary, \(1,120.
31 Paid monthly rent expense, \)1,800.
31 Paid cash dividends of $2,200.
Requirements
- Record each transaction in the journal, using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Land; Building; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.
