P2-41 Journalizing transactions, posting to T-accounts, and preparing a trial balance

 Problem P2-41 continues with the consulting business begun in Problem P1-54 in Chapter 1. Here you

 will account for Daniels Consulting's transactions as it is actually done in practice.

 Daniels Consulting completed the following transactions during December 2016:

 Dec. 2 Daniels contributed $20,000 cash in exchange for capital.

 2 Paid monthly office rent, $2,000.

 3 Paid cash for a computer, $3,600. This equipment is expected to remain in service for five years.

 4 Purchased office furniture on account, $3,000. The furniture should last for five years.5Purchased

 office supplies on account, $800.

 9 Performed consulting service for a client on account, $2,500.

 12 Paid utilities expenses, $150.

 18 Performed service for a client and received cash of $2,100.

 21 Received $2,400 in advance for client service to be performed in the future.

 21 Hired an administrative assistant to be paid $2,055 on the 20th day of each month. The secretary

 begins work immediately.

 26 Paid $200 on account.

 28 Collected $400 on account.

 30 Daniels withdrew $1,000.

 Requirements

 1. Journalize the transactions, using the following accounts: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies;

 Equipment; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Unearned Revenue; Daniels, Capital; Daniels, Withdrawals;

 Service Revenue; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.

2. Open a T-account for each of the accounts.

 3. Post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and calculate account balances. Formal posting references

 are not required.

 4. Prepare a trial balance as of December 31, 2016.

 5. Prepare the income statement of Daniels Consulting for the month ended December 31, 2016. 6. Prepare the statement of owner's equity for the month ended December 31, 2016.

 7. Prepare the balance sheet as of December 31, 2016.

 8. Calculate the debt ratio for Daniels Consulting at December 31, 2016.