The unadjusted trial balance of Reliable Repairs at December 31, 2008, the end of the current year,
Question:
The unadjusted trial balance of Reliable Repairs at December 31, 2008, the end of the current year, is shown at the top of the next page. The data needed to determine year-end adjustments are as follows:
a. Supplies on hand at December 31 are \(\$ 6,500\).
b. Insurance premiums expired during the year are \(\$ 2,500\).
c. Depreciation of equipment during the year is \(\$ 4,800\).
d. Depreciation of trucks during the year is \(\$ 3,500\).
e. Wages accrued but not paid at December 31 are \(\$ 1,000\).
{Instructions}
1. For each account listed in the unadjusted trial balance, enter the balance in the appropriate Balance column of a four-column account and place a check mark \((\boldsymbol{\checkmark})\) in the Posting Reference column.
2. Optional: Enter the unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet (work sheet) and complete the spreadsheet. Add the accounts listed in part (3) as needed.
3. Journalize and post the adjusting entries, inserting balances in the accounts affected. The following additional accounts from Reliable's chart of accounts should be used: Wages Payable, 22; Supplies Expense, 52; Depreciation Expense-Equipment, 54; Depreciation Expense-Trucks, 56; Insurance Expense, 57.
4. Prepare an adjusted trial balance.
5. Prepare an income statement, a retained earnings statement, and a balance sheet.
6. Journalize and post the closing entries. (Income Summary is account \#34 in the chart of accounts.) Indicate closed accounts by inserting a line in both Balance columns opposite the closing entry.
7. Prepare a post-closing trial balance.
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9780324380675
10th Edition
Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac