ACTG 2200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Trial Balance, Accounting Equation, General Ledger

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Step 1: use source documents to identify accounts affected by an external transaction. Step 2: analyze the impact of the transaction on the accounting equation. Step 3: assess whether the transaction results in a debit or a credit to the account balance. Step 5: post transaction to the balance sheet. -source document: often kicks off a business transaction that may require an accounting entry (invoice, bill, contract, etc. ) When you want to increase an asset account-you debit the account. When you want increase a liability or stockholders" equity account-you credit the account. General ledger: contains a listing of all accounts and their associated t-account. Trial balance: list of all accounts and their balances at a particular date.

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Record (journalize) transactions in the books) Doherty Tree Cellular, Inc.,
completed the following transactions during April 2012, its first month of operations:

Apr 1	Received $19,800 and issued common stock.
2	Purchased $200 of office supplies on account.
4	Paid $14,300 cash for land to use as a building site.
6	Performed service for customers and received cash of $2,600.
9	Paid $100 on accounts payable.
17	Performed service for UFax on account totaling $1,900.
23	Collected $100 from UFax on account.
30	Paid the following expenses: salary, $1,900; rent, $1,300.

1.Record the transactions in the journal of Doherty Tree Cellular, Inc. Key transactions by date and include an explanation for each entry.

CLASS, LETS TAKE RECORDING STEP 1 STEP FURTHER - THE TRIAL BALANCE

Now that we know what the accounting equation is and we have some experience with Journal Entries.

Letâs review the process and take the recording process one step further.

STEP 1) Analyze transaction: As an actual accountant, we determine if a transaction should be recorded by analyzing source documents.

For example: If the Company makes a sale; they will complete a sales document (or sales
tape is generated). If the Company purchases something a purchase invoice is forwarded to Accounting. There is a different type of source documents for different types of transactions.

Note: as an accountant a large part of the battle is making sure there is a source document for all transactions and that all departments capture and forward these documents to Accounting!

STEP 2) Accounting prepares journal entry: for each transaction based on GAAP. (Mostly using the constraints, assumptions, principles we've discussed: materiality, conservatism, matching, revenue recognition, etc).

The entry is entered into a Journal for those types of Transactions (There is a Sales Journal, A/P Journal for purchases, Payroll journal for payroll related entries, General Journal for misc. entries., etc.

Journal entries are made in the proper form, and include: date, description, indent of credit side of each entry.

STEP 3) The Journal entry is posted to General ledger; which includes all activity for all accounts.

However, the recording process is not over. Letâs talk about the trial balance. Please answer ALL however only post ONE question at a time to allow more to participate.

1) Why do we prepare it?

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QUESTION 1

Accounting is an information and measurement system thatidentifies, records, and communicates relevant, reliable, andcomparable information about an organization's businessactivities.

True

False

QUESTION 2

We use the accounting equation to identify what a company ownsand owes. The accounting equation is:

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

Assets = Liabilities â Equity

Assets = Liabilities + Revenues

Equity = Liabilities + Revenues

QUESTION 3

______ are beliefs that distinguish right from wrong. Thesebeliefs are accepted standards of gauging good and dishonestbehavior.

Accounting Standards

Ethics

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

FASB

QUESTION 4

The _____ is a collection of all accounts within a companyâsaccounting system.

We use the accounting equation to identify what a company ownsand owes. _____ are resources a company owns or controls, _____ areclaims creditors have against a companyâs assets, and _____ is theownerâs claim on a companyâs assets.

QUESTION 6

In double entry accounting a credit to an asset account willrepresent an increase in the asset account balance; and a debitwill represent a decrease in the asset account balance.

True

False

QUESTION 7

The purchase of supplies on credit will ____ assets and ____liabilities.

During the accounting cycle, we analyze transactions toprepare statements.

True

False

QUESTION 9

The supplies account for a company has a $1,000 debit balanceat the beginning of the year. Supplies of $2,000 were purchasedduring the year and debited to the Supplies account. A December 31physical count shows $500 of supplies remaining at the end of theyear. Assume no other adjusting entries are made during the year.Using the 3-step process for creating adjusting entries, calculatethe adjustment amount for supplies (no journal entry isrequired).

During the accounting cycle, to complete step 7 youwould:

Prepare post-closing trial balance--Test clerical accuracy ofthe closing procedures.

Prepare adjusted trial balance--Summarize adjusted ledgeraccounts and amounts.

Prepare statements--Use adjusted trial balance to preparefinancial statements.

Close--Journalize and post entries to close temporaryaccounts.

QUESTION 11

The three financial statements that should be prepared duringthe accounting cycle are the:

Balance sheet, adjusted trial balance, income statement

Balance sheet, unadjusted trial balance, Statement of OwnerâsEquity

Income statement, adjusted trial balance, Statement of OwnerâsEquity

Balance sheet, Income statement, Statement of OwnerâsEquity

QUESTION 12

An optional working paper, which is not a required report oran accounting record, but is used to prepare a company's unadjustedtrial balance, adjusting entries, adjusted trial balance, andfinancial statements is a(n):

Adjusted trial balance

Worksheet

Post-closing trial balance

Unadjusted trial balance

General ledger

QUESTION 13

The two goals for completing the closing process are:

To identify accounts for closing and record the closingentries

To journalize and post transactions

To post transactions and prepare post-closing trialbalance

To reset revenues, expenses, and withdrawal account balancesto zero at the end of each period, and help summarize an accountingperiodâs revenues and expenses.

QUESTION 14

Fill in the Blank: The _____ describes a companyâs financialposition â by the types and amounts of assets, liabilities, andequity -- at a point in time.

QUESTION 15

Return on Assets is useful in evaluating management, analyzingand forecasting profits, and planning activities.

True

False

QUESTION 16

The Income Statement:

Identifies cash inflows (receipts) and cash outflows(payments) over a period-of-time.

Summarize adjusted ledger accounts and amounts

Describes a companyâs revenues and expenses along with theresulting net income or net loss -- over a period-of-time due toearnings activities

Resets revenues, expenses, and withdrawal account balances tozero at the end of each period.

QUESTION 17

An internal control system consists of the policies andprocedures used to:

Protect assets and Ensure reliable accounting

Urge adherence to company policies and Promote efficientoperations

All of the above

None of the above.

QUESTION 18

The cost-benefit principle is the second limitation of_______.

Bank reconciliations

Petty cash controls

Voucher system of controls

Internal controls

QUESTION 19

The Unadjusted Trial Balance columns of a company's work sheetshows the Store Supplies account with a balance of $750. TheAdjustments columns shows a credit of $425 for supplies used duringthe period. The amount shown as Store Supplies in the Balance Sheetcolumns of the work sheet is:

A company shows a $600 balance in Prepaid Rent in theUnadjusted Trial Balance columns of the work sheet. The Adjustmentscolumns show expired rent of $200. This adjusting entry resultsin:

$200 decrease to net income

$200 increase to net income

$200 different between the debit and credit columns of theUnadjusted Trial Balance

An error in the Balance Sheet

QUESTION 21

This semester we have discussed four major financialstatements. List the 4 financial statements and describe them. Makesure to include how they flow together.

QUESTION 22

Explain the purpose of adjusting entries at the end of aperiod.

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Question 1

Which one of the following is not an externaluser of accounting information?

		Customers
		Investors
		Regulatory agencies
		All of these are external users

3 points

Question 2

The first step in solving an ethical dilemma is to

		identify and analyze the principal elements in thesituation.
		identify the alternatives.
		recognize an ethical situation and the ethical issuesinvolved.
		weigh the impact of each alternative on variousstakeholders.

3 points

Question 3

Generally accepted accounting principles are

		income tax regulations of the Internal Revenue Service.
		standards that indicate how to report economic events.
		theories that are based on physical laws of the universe.
		principles that have been proven correct by academicresearchers.

3 points

Question 4

Which of the following events is not a businesstransaction?

		Issuance of stock in exchange for cash.
		Hired employees.
		Incurred utility expenses for the month.
		Earned revenue for services provided.

3 points

Question 5

When assets are distributed to the owners of a corporation,these distributions are termed

		depletions.
		consumptions.
		dividends.
		a credit line.

3 points

Question 6

If total liabilities increased by $8,000, then

		assets must have decreased by $8,000.
		stockholders' equity must have increased by $8,000.
		assets must have increased by $8,000, or stockholders' equitymust have decreased by $8,000.
		assets and stockholders' equity each increased by $4,000.

3 points

Question 7

If total liabilities increased by $30,000 and stockholders'equity increased by $20,000 during a period of time, then totalassets must change by what amount and direction during that sameperiod?

		$50,000 decrease
		$10,000 decrease
		$10,000 increase
		$50,000 increase

3 points

Question 8

Misra Company compiled the following financial information as ofDecember 31:

Revenues	$ 340,000
Retained Earnings, Beginning	$ 60,000
Equipment	$ 80,000
Expenses	$ 250,000
Cash	$ 90,000
Dividends	$ 20,000
Supplies	$ 10,000
Accounts payable	$ 40,000
Accounts receivable	$ 70,000
Common Stock	$ 80,000

Misra's assets on December 31 are

		$180,000.
		$250,000.
		$360,000.
		$ 490,000.

3 points

Question 9

Mofro's Computer Repair Shop started the year with total assetsof $300,000 and total liabilities of $200,000. During the year, thebusiness recorded $500,000 in computer repair revenues, $300,000 inexpenses, and Mofro paid dividends of $50,000. Stockholders' equityat the end of the year was

		$200,000.
		$100,000.
		$250,000.
		$300,000.

3 points

Question 10

A balance sheet shows

		assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity.
		expenses, dividends, and stockholders' equity.
		revenues, expenses, and dividends.
		revenues, liabilities, and stockholders' equity.

3 points

Question 11

At September 1, Foli Co. reported retained earnings of $136,000.During the month, Foli generated revenues of $20,000, incurredexpenses of $12,000, purchased equipment for $5,000 and paiddividends of $2,000. What is the amount of retained earnings atSeptember 30?

		$136,000
		$142,000
		$8,000
		$137,000

3 points

Question 12

Grayton Industries purchased supplies for $1,000. The Companypaid $500 in cash and agreed to pay the balance in 30 days. Thejournal entry to record this transaction would include a debit toan asset account for $1,000, a credit to a liability account for$500. Which of the following would be the correct way to completethe recording of the transaction?

		Credit an asset account for $500.
		Credit the Retained Earnings account for $500.
		Credit another liability account for $500.
		Debit the Retained Earnings account for $500.

3 points

Question 13

Radio Moscow Industries purchased supplies for $1,000. They paid$400 in cash and agreed to pay the balance in 30 days. The journalentry to record this transaction would include a debit to an assetaccount for $1,000, a credit to a liability account for $600. Whichof the following would be the correct way to complete the recordingof the transaction?

		Credit an asset account for $400.
		Credit another liability account for $400.
		Credit the retained earnings account for $400.
		Debit the retained earnings account for $400.

3 points

Question 14

A credit to a liability account

		must be accompanied by a debit to an asset account.
		indicates an increase in the amount owed to creditors.
		is an error.
		indicates a decrease in the amount owed to creditors.

3 points

Question 15

In recording business transactions, evidence that an accountingtransaction has taken place is obtained from

		business documents.
		the Internal Revenue Service.
		the public relations department.
		the SEC.

3 points

Question 16

On June 1, Leno Inc. buys a copier machine for her business andfinances this purchase with cash and a note. When journalizing thistransaction, the company's accountant will

		make a simple entry.
		use two journal entries.
		make a compound entry.
		list the credit entries first, which is proper form for thistype of transaction.

3 points

Question 17

A three column form of account is so named because it hascolumns for

		debit, credit, and balance.
		debit, credit, and date.
		debit, credit, and account name.
		debit, credit, and reference.

3 points

Question 18

The first step in designing a computerized accounting system isthe creation of the

		general ledger.
		general journal.
		trial balance.
		chart of accounts.

3 points

Question 19

Chik Chik Company showed the following balances at the end ofits first year:

Cash	$ 6,000
Prepaid insurance	$ 9,400
Accounts receivable	$ 7,000
Accounts payable	$ 5,600
Notes payable	$ 8,400
Common stock	$ 2,800
Dividends	$ 1,400
Revenues	$ 44,000
Expenses	$ 35,000

What did Chik Chik Company show as total credits on its trialbalance?

		$51,400
		$60,800
		$62,200
		$70,200

3 points

Question 20

Which of the following time periods would notbe referred to as an interim period?

		Monthly
		Quarterly
		Semi-annually
		Annually

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