ACCOUNTING CYCLE PRACTICE PROBLEM

The following practice problem is an example of the material that will be tested on the competency exam. The actual exam is not as long as the practice problem and will not have you completing all parts below, but this comprehensive practice problem will prepare you for the Accounting Process Cycle problem in the competency exam. Use the information and worksheets to practice the problem. The answers have been provided. Use the following information and complete the instructions below:

For the past several years, John Addams has operated a part$-$time business from his home. As of April $1,2002,$ John decided to move to rented quarters and to operate the business, which was to be known as Addams & Family Inc., on a full$-$time basis. Addams & Family entered into the following transactions during April:

April $4$ The following assets were received from John Addams: cash, $$10,000$; accounts receivable, $$1,500$; supplies, $$1,250$; and office equipment, $$7,500.$ There were no liabilities received.

April $4$ Paid three months' rent on a lease rental contract, $$4,500.$

April $4$ Paid the premium on property and casualty insurance policies for the year, $$1,800.$

April $6$ Received cash from clients as an advance payment for services to be provided, $$3,000.$

April $7$ Purchased additional office furniture on account from Morrilton Company, $$1,800.$

April $8$ Received cash from clients on account, $$800.$

April $11$ Paid cash for newspaper advertisement, $$120.$

April $12$ Paid Morrilton Company $$800$ for debt incurred on April $7.$

April $15$ Recorded services provided on account for the period April $4-15,$ $$2,250$

April $15$ Paid part$-$time receptionist for two weeks salary, $$400.$

April $15$ Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April $4-15,$ $$3,175.$

April $18$ Paid cash for supplies, $$750.$

April $22$ Recorded services provided on account for April $18-22,$ $$1,100.$

April $22$ Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April $18-22,$ $$1,850.$

April $25$ Received cash from clients on account, $$1,600.$

April $27$ Paid part$-$time receptionist for two week's salary, $$400.$

April $28$ Paid telephone bill for April, $$130.$

April $29$ Paid electric bill for April, $$200.$

April $29$ Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April $25-29,$ $$2,050.$

April $29$ Recorded services provided on account for April $25-29,$ $$1,000.$

April $29$ John received $$4,500$ from the company as his salary.

Instructions: $($The first transaction has been recorded and posted for you$).$

Record the transactions stated above in good general journal form.