On January 1, 2018, the general ledger of TNT Fireworks
includes the following account balances:
Accounts Debit Credit
Cash $ 58,700
Accounts Receivable 25,000
Inventory 36,300
Notes Receivable (5%,
due in 2 years) 12,000
Land 155,000
Allowance for
Uncollectible Accounts $
2,200
Accounts Payable 14,800
Common Stock 220,000
Retained Earning 50,000
Totals $ 287,000
$
287,000
During January 2018, the following transactions occur:
January 1 Purchase equipment for $19,500. The company
estimates a residual value of $1,500 and a five-year service life.
January 4 Pay cash on accounts payable, $9,500.
January 8 Purchase additional inventory on account, $82,900.
January 15 Receive cash on accounts receivable, $22,000
January 19 Pay cash for salaries, $29,800.
January 28 Pay cash for January utilities, $16,500.
January 30 Firework sales for January total $220,000. All of
these sales are on account. The cost of the units sold is $115,000.
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Information for adjusting entries:
1. Depreciation on the equipment for the month of January is
calculated using the straight-line method.
2. At the end of January, $3,000 of accounts receivable are
past due, and the company estimates that 50% of these accounts will not be
collected. Of the remaining accounts receivable, the company estimates that 3%
will not be collected. The note receivable of $12,000 is considered fully
collectible and therefore is not included in the estimate of uncollectible
accounts.
3. Accrued interest revenue on notes receivable for January.
4. Unpaid salaries at the end of January are $32,600.
5. Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $9,000.