Consider the unadjusted trial balance of Creative Advertising Ltd. at October 31, 2017, and the related month-end

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Consider the unadjusted trial balance of Creative Advertising Ltd. at October 31, 2017, and the related month-end adjustment data.

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Adjustment data:

a. Accrued advertising revenue at October 31, $2,900

b. Prepaid rent expired during the month: The unadjusted prepaid balance of $4,000 relates to the period October 2017 through January 2018.

c. Supplies used during October, $200

d. Depreciation on computers for the month: The computers' expected useful life is three years.

e. Accrued salary expense at October 31 for Monday through Thursday; the five-day weekly payroll is $2,000.


Requirements

1. Using Exhibit 3-4, page 126, as an example, prepare the adjusted trial balance of Creative Advertising Ltd. at October 31, 2017. Key each adjusting entry by letter.

2. Prepare the income statement, the statement of retained earnings, and the classified balance sheet. Draw arrows linking the three financial statements.

3. a. Compare the business's net income for October to the amount of dividends paid to the owners. Suppose this trend continues into November. What will be the effect on the business's financial position, as shown by its accounting equation?

b. Will the trend make it easier or more difficult for Creative Advertising Ltd. to borrow money if the business gets in a bind and needs cash? Why?

c. Does either the current ratio or the cash position suggest the need for immediate borrowing? Explain.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0134564142

6th Canadian edition

Authors: Walter Jr. Harrison, Charles T. Horngren, C. William Thomas, Greg Berberich, Catherine Seguin

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