QUESTION 7a:
Alpha Company prepares quarterly adjusting entries. On November1, 2017, Alpha Company purchased equipment with a sticker price of$8,515 and signed a note due in 9 months for $10,000 that includedinterest in the value of the note. Use this information to preparea general journal entry for the August 1 equipment purchase.Prepare any additional general journal adjusting entries for FiscalYears 2017 & 2018. Additionally, prepare the general journalentry to record the payment of the note when due in 2018.
General Journal
General Journal
Date
Accounts
Debit
Credit
11/1/17
12/31/17
3/31/18
6/30/18
7/31/18
QUESTION 7b:
Alpha Company uses aging of Accounts Receivable to estimateuncollectible. The unadjusted Trial Balance amount of AccountsReceivable on December 31, 2016, has a balance that consistsof:
Days outstanding
Amount
Estimated Uncollectible
0 â 60
$300,000
1%
61 â 120
90,000
2%
Over 120
100,000
6%
Total
$490,000
4,005
Activity during FiscalYear 2016, for Alpha Company consisted ofJuly 15 Alpha wrote of the Bravo Zulu Company account as notcollectable for the amount of $8,500.
Oct. 20 Alpha company recovered $5,500 from the Charlie DeltaCompany for settlement of their prior debt that had been off duringFY 2015.
Alpha Companyâs December 31, 2015 allowance for uncollectibleaccounts was $2,700/ Under the aging method, what amounts shouldAlpha Company report at December 31, 2016 for:
1. Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
2. Bad Debt Expense
ANSWER 7:
1.___________________________
2.___________________________
QUESTION 7a:
Alpha Company prepares quarterly adjusting entries. On November1, 2017, Alpha Company purchased equipment with a sticker price of$8,515 and signed a note due in 9 months for $10,000 that includedinterest in the value of the note. Use this information to preparea general journal entry for the August 1 equipment purchase.Prepare any additional general journal adjusting entries for FiscalYears 2017 & 2018. Additionally, prepare the general journalentry to record the payment of the note when due in 2018.
General Journal
General Journal
Date | Accounts | Debit | Credit |
11/1/17 | |||
12/31/17 | |||
3/31/18 | |||
6/30/18 | |||
7/31/18 | |||
QUESTION 7b:
Alpha Company uses aging of Accounts Receivable to estimateuncollectible. The unadjusted Trial Balance amount of AccountsReceivable on December 31, 2016, has a balance that consistsof:
Days outstanding | Amount | Estimated Uncollectible |
0 â 60 | $300,000 | 1% |
61 â 120 | 90,000 | 2% |
Over 120 | 100,000 | 6% |
Total | $490,000 | 4,005 |
Activity during FiscalYear 2016, for Alpha Company consisted ofJuly 15 Alpha wrote of the Bravo Zulu Company account as notcollectable for the amount of $8,500.
Oct. 20 Alpha company recovered $5,500 from the Charlie DeltaCompany for settlement of their prior debt that had been off duringFY 2015.
Alpha Companyâs December 31, 2015 allowance for uncollectibleaccounts was $2,700/ Under the aging method, what amounts shouldAlpha Company report at December 31, 2016 for:
1. Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
2. Bad Debt Expense
ANSWER 7:
1.___________________________
2.___________________________
Related questions
(a) Record the January transactions in a two-column general journal below.
| General Journal | G1 | |||
| Date | Account Titles | Ref | Debit | Credit |
| Adjusting Entries | ||||
Check figures:
Cash Receipts Journal, total Cash DR: $ 70,348
Cash Payments Journal, total Cash CR: 62,060
Net Income: 25,218 Total Assets: 149,568
Total Post Closing Trial Balance: 151,193
Sun & Surf Company uses a perpetual inventory system and both an accounts receivable and an accounts payable subsidiary ledger. Balances related to both the general ledger and the subsidiary ledger for Sun & Surf are indicated in the working papers. Below are a series of transactions for Sun & Surf Co. for the month of January. Credit sales terms are 2/10, n/30. The cost of all merchandise sold was 55% of the sales price.
Jan.3 Sell merchandise on account to M. Knast $5,100, invoice no. 825, and to C. Ryder $1,900, invoice no. 826.
5 Purchase merchandise from R. Drifter $5,000 and N. Sova $2,200, terms n/30.
7 Receive checks from V. Arnold $4,000 and I. Tan $2,000 after discount period has lapsed.
8 Pay freight on merchandise purchased $235.
9 Send checks to K. Xerxes for $9,000 less 2% cash discount, and to T. Caper for $11,000 less 1% cash discount.
9 Issue credit of $300 to C. Ryder for merchandise returned.
10 Summary daily cash sales total $15,500.
11 Sell merchandise on account to D. Gallagher $1,600, invoice no. 827, and to V. Arnold $900, invoice no. 828.
12 Pay rent of $1,000 for January.
13 Receive payment in full from M. Knast and C. Ryder less cash discounts.
15 Withdrawal of $800 cash by J. Sandy for personal use.
15 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
16 Purchase merchandise from T. Caper $18,000, terms 1/10, n/30; K. Xerxes $14,200, terms 2/10, n/30; and R. Drifter $1,500, terms n/30.
17 Pay $400 cash for office supplies.
18 Return $200 of merchandise to K. Xerxes and receive credit.
20 Summary daily cash sales total $20,100.
21 Issue $15,000 note, maturing in 90 days, to M. Griffen in payment of balance due.
21 Receive payment in full from V. Arnold less cash discount.
22 Sell merchandise on account to M. Knast $2,700, invoice no. 829, and to D. Gallagher $1,300, invoice no. 830.
22 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
23 Send checks to T. Caper and K. Xerxes in full payment less cash discounts.
25 Sell merchandise on account to I. Tan $3,500, invoice no. 831, and to C. Ryder $6,100, invoice no. 832.
27 Purchase merchandise from T. Caper $14,500, terms 1/10, n/30; N. Sova $1,200, terms n/30; and R. Drifter $5,400, terms n/30.
27 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
28 Pay $275 cash for office supplies.
31 Summary daily cash sales total $21,300.
31 Pay salaries and wages of $8,100. (continued)
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Instructions
(a) Record the January transactions in a sales journal, a single-column purchases journal, a cash receipts journal, a cash payments journal, and a two-column general journal.
(b) Post the journals to the general ledger.
(c) Prepare a trial balance at January 31, 2017, in the trial balance columns of the worksheet. Complete the worksheet using the following additional information.
1. Office supplies at January 31 total $900.
2. Insurance coverage expires on September 30, 2017.
3. Annual depreciation on the equipment is $1,500.
4. Interest of $50 has accrued on the note payable.
(d) Prepare a multiple-step income statement and an owner's equity statement for January and a classified balance sheet at the end of January.
(e) Prepare and post adjusting and closing entries.
(f) Prepare a post-closing trial balance, and determine whether the subsidiary ledgers agree with the control accounts in the general ledger.
| General Ledger | |||||
| Cash | No. 101 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 37,150 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | No. 112 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 13,000 | ||
| Notes Receivable | No. 115 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 39,000 | ||
| Inventory | No. 120 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 17,795 | ||
| Office Supplies | No. 125 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 1,200 | ||
| Prepaid Insurance | No. 130 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 2,205 | ||
| Equipment | No. 157 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 6,450 | ||
| Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment | No. 158 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 1,500 | ||
| Notes Payable | No. 200 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Accounts Payable | No. 201 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 35,000 | ||
| Interest Payable | |||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| J. Sandy, Capital | No. 301 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 80,300 | ||
| J. Sandy, Drawing | No. 306 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Income Summary | No. 350 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales | No. 401 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales Returns and Allowances | No. 412 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales Discounts | No. 414 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Cost of Goods Sold | No. 505 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Salaries and Wages Expense | No. 627 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Depreciation Expense | No. 711 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Interest Expense | No. 718 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Insurance Expense | No. 722 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Office Supplies Expense | No. 728 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Rent Expense | No. 729 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
(f) Prepare a post-closing trial balance, and determine whether the subsidiary ledgers agree with the control accounts in the general ledger.
Check figures:
Cash Receipts Journal, total Cash DR: $ 70,348
Cash Payments Journal, total Cash CR: 62,060
Net Income: 25,218 Total Assets: 149,568
Total Post Closing Trial Balance: 151,193
Sun & Surf Company uses a perpetual inventory system and both an accounts receivable and an accounts payable subsidiary ledger. Balances related to both the general ledger and the subsidiary ledger for Sun & Surf are indicated in the working papers. Below are a series of transactions for Sun & Surf Co. for the month of January. Credit sales terms are 2/10, n/30. The cost of all merchandise sold was 55% of the sales price.
Jan.3 Sell merchandise on account to M. Knast $5,100, invoice no. 825, and to C. Ryder $1,900, invoice no. 826.
5 Purchase merchandise from R. Drifter $5,000 and N. Sova $2,200, terms n/30.
7 Receive checks from V. Arnold $4,000 and I. Tan $2,000 after discount period has lapsed.
8 Pay freight on merchandise purchased $235.
9 Send checks to K. Xerxes for $9,000 less 2% cash discount, and to T. Caper for $11,000 less 1% cash discount.
9 Issue credit of $300 to C. Ryder for merchandise returned.
10 Summary daily cash sales total $15,500.
11 Sell merchandise on account to D. Gallagher $1,600, invoice no. 827, and to V. Arnold $900, invoice no. 828.
12 Pay rent of $1,000 for January.
13 Receive payment in full from M. Knast and C. Ryder less cash discounts.
15 Withdrawal of $800 cash by J. Sandy for personal use.
15 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
16 Purchase merchandise from T. Caper $18,000, terms 1/10, n/30; K. Xerxes $14,200, terms 2/10, n/30; and R. Drifter $1,500, terms n/30.
17 Pay $400 cash for office supplies.
18 Return $200 of merchandise to K. Xerxes and receive credit.
20 Summary daily cash sales total $20,100.
21 Issue $15,000 note, maturing in 90 days, to M. Griffen in payment of balance due.
21 Receive payment in full from V. Arnold less cash discount.
22 Sell merchandise on account to M. Knast $2,700, invoice no. 829, and to D. Gallagher $1,300, invoice no. 830.
22 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
23 Send checks to T. Caper and K. Xerxes in full payment less cash discounts.
25 Sell merchandise on account to I. Tan $3,500, invoice no. 831, and to C. Ryder $6,100, invoice no. 832.
27 Purchase merchandise from T. Caper $14,500, terms 1/10, n/30; N. Sova $1,200, terms n/30; and R. Drifter $5,400, terms n/30.
27 Post all entries to the subsidiary ledgers.
28 Pay $275 cash for office supplies.
31 Summary daily cash sales total $21,300.
31 Pay salaries and wages of $8,100. (continued)
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Instructions
(a) Record the January transactions in a sales journal, a single-column purchases journal, a cash receipts journal, a cash payments journal, and a two-column general journal.
(b) Post the journals to the general ledger.
(c) Prepare a trial balance at January 31, 2017, in the trial balance columns of the worksheet. Complete the worksheet using the following additional information.
1. Office supplies at January 31 total $900.
2. Insurance coverage expires on September 30, 2017.
3. Annual depreciation on the equipment is $1,500.
4. Interest of $50 has accrued on the note payable.
(f) Prepare a post-closing trial balance, and determine whether the subsidiary ledgers agree with the control accounts in the general ledger.
| General Ledger | |||||
| Cash | No. 101 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 37,150 | ||
| Accounts Receivable | No. 112 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 13,000 | ||
| Notes Receivable | No. 115 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 39,000 | ||
| Inventory | No. 120 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 17,795 | ||
| Office Supplies | No. 125 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 1,200 | ||
| Prepaid Insurance | No. 130 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 2,205 | ||
| Equipment | No. 157 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 6,450 | ||
| Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment | No. 158 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 1,500 | ||
| Notes Payable | No. 200 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Accounts Payable | No. 201 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 35,000 | ||
| Interest Payable | |||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| J. Sandy, Capital | No. 301 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Jan. 1 | Balance | â | $ 80,300 | ||
| J. Sandy, Drawing | No. 306 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Income Summary | No. 350 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales | No. 401 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales Returns and Allowances | No. 412 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Sales Discounts | No. 414 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Cost of Goods Sold | No. 505 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Salaries and Wages Expense | No. 627 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Depreciation Expense | No. 711 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Interest Expense | No. 718 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Insurance Expense | No. 722 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Office Supplies Expense | No. 728 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
| Rent Expense | No. 729 | ||||
| Date | Explanation | Ref. | Debit | Credit | Balance |
