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On January 1,2024, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances:
\table[[Accounts,Debit,Credit],[Cash,$23,500,,,],[Accounts receivable,40,500,,,],[Allowance for uncollectible accounts,,4,700,,],[Inventory,38,000,,,],[Land,73,600,,,],[Accounts payable,,28,400,,],[Notes payable (98, due in 3 years),,38,000,,],[Common stock,,64,000,,],[Retained earnings,$175,600,$175,600,,]]
The $38,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 380 units, each costing $100. During January 2024, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:
January 3 Purchased 1,700 units for $180,200 on account ( $106 each).
January 8 Purchased 1,800 units for $199,800 on account ( $111 each).
January 12 Purchased 1,900 units for $220,400 on account ( $116 each).
January 15 Returned 140 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects.
January 19 Sold 5,500 units on account for $825,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual
inventory system.
January 22 Received $797,000 from customers on accounts receivable.
January 24 Paid $580,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.
January 27 Wrote off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $3,300.
January 31 Paid cash for salaries during January, $122,000.
The following information is available on January 31,2024.
a. At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each.
b. At the end of January, $4,800 of accounts receivable are past due, and the company estimates that 40% of these accounts will not be collected. Of the remaining accounts receivable, the company estimates that 5% will not be collected.
c. Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31.
d. Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $13,100.
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Prepare an income statement for the period ended January 31,2024. Choose the appropriate accounts to complete the company's income statement. The unadjusted, adjusted, or post-closing balances will appear for each account, based on your
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