Oct. 1 Diane Lexington begins business as a real estate agent with a cash investment of $21,086 in exchange for common stock. 2 Hires an administrative assistant. 3 Purchases office furniture for $2,425, on account. 6 Sells a house and lot for N. Fennig: bills N. Fennig $3,795 for realty services performed. 27 Pays $896 on the balance related to the transaction of October 3. 30 Pays the administrative assistant $2,636 in salary for October.