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Skate n Surf began operations on 1 June, buying and selling surfboards, skateboards, wetsuits and the protective gear for skateboarding. The structure of the business

Skate n Surf began operations on 1 June, buying and selling surfboards, skateboards, wetsuits and the protective gear for skateboarding. The structure of the business is that of a sole trader. The business employed a sales assistant during the month who is to be paid fortnightly. Tax is deducted from the employees wages (PAYG withholding tax) and remitted to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on a quarterly basis. The business has not registered with the ATO for the goods and services tax (GST) and has elected to use the accrual basis of accounting. Accounting records The business records all transactions in the general journal. These transactions are then posted to the appropriate account(s) in the general ledger and the accounts receivable or accounts payable subsidiary ledgers, where separate accounts are maintained for each customer or supplier. Chart of accounts The chart of accounts for Skate n Surf contains the accounts and account numbers below.

100 Cash at bank
110 Accounts receivable
120 Inventory
130 Prepaid insurance
171 Shop equipment (cost)
172 Accumulated depreciation - shop equipment
200 Accounts payable
210 PAYG withholding payable
220 Superannuation payable
230 Bank loan
240 Interest payable
300 Capital
310 Drawings
320 Profit or loss summary
400 Sales revenue
410 Sales returns and allowances
420 Discount received
500 Cost of sales
600 Advertising expense
610 Depreciation expense
620 Discount allowed
630 Electricity expense
640 Insurance expense
650 Interest expense
660 Postage and stationery expense
670 Superannuation expense
680 Telephone expense
690 Wages expense

Transactions
June 1 The owner opened a bank account for the business with a deposit of $35,000. This is capital provided by him.
1 Purchased display stands, shelving etc. (shop equipment) from Shop Displays Pty Ltd for $35,000 and computer equipment for the shop from Computer Wizards for $5,000. These were paid for with a loan of $35,000 from the bank and cheque for $5,000 from the business bank account. The bank loan is repayable over 4 years.
2 Paid $3,840 for a 1-year insurance policy covering fire, theft, and public liability.
2 Paid $1,000 to Local Newspapers for advertising for the shop for the month.
7 Purchased inventory (skateboards and protective gear) from Excitement Plus for $25,000 on terms on net 30.
8 Credit sale to Serious Fun of skateboards and protective gear for $5,000 (cost of sales $2,000). This customer was given terms of 5/10, n/30.
8 Cash sale of a skateboard and protective gear for $500 (cost of sales $200).
11 Cash purchase of postage stamps and stationery from Australia Post for $100.
12 Credit sale to Surfing World of various inventory items for $7,900 (cost of sales $4,000). Terms net 30.
12 Returned some protective gear to Excitement Plus that was faulty and received an adjustment note (credit note) from them for $100.
13 Received a cheque from Serious Fun for the amount owing by them after deducting the prompt payment discount.
14 Paid Surf Imports the amount owing to them less the prompt payment discount.
17 Credit sale to Academy Diving School of 14 wetsuits at a discounted price of $250 each on terms of net 15. Cost of sales $3,000.
23 Paid Excitement Plus $4,000 of the amount owing to them.
24 Issued an adjustment note (credit note) to Academy Diving School for 1 wetsuit at $250 each that was not the size they required. The cost of the wetsuit to us was $180 and it was put back into inventory.
24 Purchased wetsuits from Surf Imports for $8,500 on terms of 10/10, n/30.
25 Credit sale to Serious Fun of skateboards for $7,500 (cost of sales $3,500). Terms 5/10, n/30.
27 Received and banked a cheque from Academy Diving School for the amount owing by them.
30 A repayment of $0 was made on the bank loan.
30 The owner cashed a cheque for $700 to pay wages to Scott Walker the sales assistant of $750 less PAYG Withholding of $50.

The June transactions above have been journalised and posted.

Skate n Surf Trial balance as at 30 June 20XX
Account no. Account Debit Credit
100 Cash at bank 12,660
110 Accounts receivable 15,400
120 Inventory 38,880
130 Prepaid insurance 3,840
171 Shop equipment (cost) 40,000
200 Accounts payable 29,400
210 PAYG withholding payable 50
230 Bank loan 35,000
300 Capital 35,000
400 Sales revenue 24,400
410 Sales returns and allowances 250
420 Discount received 1,800
500 Cost of sales 12,520
600 Advertising expense 1,000
620 Discount allowed 250
660 Postage and stationery expense 100
690 Wages expense 750
$125,650 $125,650

Journalise the following end-of-month adjustments.

a. Depreciation on shop equipment for the month is 10% p.a. prime cost (straight line).
b. One-twelfth of the insurance expired.
c. Superannuation payable for the month is 6% of the gross wages paid.
d. Interest charged on the bank loan for the month was $150.

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