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Gerdes Psychological Services, Inc., closes its temporary accounts once each year on December 31. The company recently issued the following income statement as part of

Gerdes Psychological Services, Inc., closes its temporary accounts once each year on December 31. The company recently issued the following income statement as part of its annual report:

GERDES PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
  Revenue:
     Counseling revenue$225,000
  Expenses:
     Advertising expense$1,800
     Salaries expense94,000
     Office supplies expense1,200
     Utilities expense850
     Malpractice insurance expense6,000
     Office rent expense24,000
     Continuing education expense2,650
     Depreciation expense: fixtures4,500
     Miscellaneous expense6,000
     Income taxes expense29,400170,400
  Net income$  54,600   

  

The firm's statement of retained earnings indicates that a $6,000 cash dividend was declared and paid during 2015.

a.Prepare the necessary closing entries on December 31, 2015.

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