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Instructions Chart of Accounts Starting Question Journal Instructions According to a summary of the payroll of Mountain Streaming Co., $750,000 was subject to the 6.0% social security tax and the 1.5% Medicare tax. Also, $52,000 was subject to state and federal unemployment taxes. Required: A Calculate the employer's payroll taxes, using the following rates: state unemployment 5.4%; federal unemployment, 0.8% B. Journalize the entry to record the accrual of payroll taxes. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Instructions Chart of Accounts Starting Question Journal Starting Question a. Calculate the employer's payroll taxes, using the following rates: state unemployment, 5.4%; federal unemployment, 0.8%. S structions Chart of Accounts Starting Question Journal ting Question Journal JOURNAL DESCRIPTION 1 M DATE POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT PAGE 1 ACCOUNTING EQUATION LIABILITIES ASSETS EQUITY xX Instructions Chart of Accounts Journal Final Question Instructions Several months ago, Ayers Industries Inc. experienced a hazardous materials spill at one of its plants. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the company $238,000. The company is contesting the fine. In addition, an employee is seeking $210,000 in damages related to the spill. Lastly, a homeowner has sued the company for $305,000. The homeowner lives 35 miles from the plant but believes that the incident has reduced the home's resale value by $305,000. Ayers' legal counsel believes that it is probable that the EPA fine will stand. In addition, counsel indicates that an out-of-court settlement of $125,000 has recently been reached with the employee. The final papers will be signed next week. Counsel believes that the homeowner's case is much weaker and will be decided in favor of Ayers. Other litigation related to the spill is possible, but the damage amounts are uncertain. Required: a Journalize the contingent liabilities associated with the hazardous materials spill. Use the account "Damage Awards and Fines" to recognize the expense for the period. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles b. Prepare a note disclosure relating to this incident. ontingent liabilities Instructions Chart of Accounts Journal Final Question Instructions Journal a. On December 31, journalize the contingent Nabilities associated with the hazardous materials spil. Use the account "Damage Awards and Fines" to recognize the expense for the period. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. PAGE 1 JOURNAL ACCOUNTING EQUATION DATE DESCRIPTION POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT ASSETS LIABILITIES EQUITY Contingent liabilities Instructions Chart of Accounts Journal Final Question Instructions Journal Final Question b. Prepare a note disclosure relating to this incident The company experienced a hazardous materials spill at one of its plants during the previous period. This spill has resulted in a number of lawsuits to which the company is a party. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the company admit fault, legal counsel believes that the fine payment is which the company is contesting in court. Although the company In addition, an employee has sued the company. A out-of-court settlement has been reached with the employee. The EPA fine and out-of-court settlement have been recognized as for the period. There is one other outstanding lawsuit related to this believe that the lawsuit has merit. Other lawsuits and unknown liabilities may arise from this incident. Incident Counsel