T Accounts, Adjusting Entries, Financial Statements, and Closing Entries; optional end-of-period spreadsheet
The unadjusted trial balance of La Mesa Laundry at August 31, 20Y5, the end of the fiscal year, follows:
La Mesa Laundry Unadjusted Trial Balance August 31, 20Y5 |
| Debit Balances | Credit Balances |
Cash | 3,800 | | | |
Laundry Supplies | 9,000 | | | |
Prepaid Insurance | 6,000 | | | |
Laundry Equipment | 180,800 | | | |
Accumulated Depreciation | | | 49,200 | |
Accounts Payable | | | 7,800 | |
Common Stock | | | 15,000 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 80,000 | |
Dividends | 2,400 | | | |
Laundry Revenue | | | 248,000 | |
Wages Expense | 135,800 | | | |
Rent Expense | 43,200 | | | |
Utilities Expense | 16,000 | | | |
Miscellaneous Expense | 3,000 | | | |
| 400,000 | | 400,000 | |
The data needed to determine year-end adjustments are as follows:
- Wages accrued but not paid at August 31 are $2,200.
- Depreciation of equipment during the year is $8,150.
- Laundry supplies on hand at August 31 are $2,000.
- Insurance premiums expired during the year are $5,300.
Required:
1. The following steps have already been done for you: Each account balance listed in the unadjusted trial balance has been entered into its T account below, with the identification Aug. 31 Bal. T accounts for Wages Payable, Depreciation Expense, Laundry Supplies Expense, and Insurance Expense have been added below.
2. (Optional) Enter the unadjusted trial balance on an end-of-period spreadsheet and complete the spreadsheet. Add the accounts listed in part (1) as needed.
3. Journalize and post the adjusting entries. Identify the adjustments by Adj. and the new balances as Adj. Bal.
Date | Account | Debit | Credit |
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a. Aug. 31 | Wages Expense | | |
| Wages Payable | | |
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b. Aug. 31 | Depreciation Expense | | |
| Accumulated Depreciation | | |
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c. Aug. 31 | Laundry Supplies Expense | | |
| Laundry Supplies | | |
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d. Aug. 31 | Insurance Expense | | |
| Prepaid Insurance | | |
The T accounts below are used to complete the posting requirements for part 3 and 6.
Laundry Supplies |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 9,000 | | |
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Prepaid Insurance |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 6,000 | | |
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Laundry Equipment |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 180,800 | | |
Accumulated Depreciation |
| | Aug. 31 Bal. | 49,200 |
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Accounts Payable |
| | Aug. 31 Bal. | 7,800 |
Common Stock |
| | Aug. 31 Bal. | 15,000 |
Retained Earnings |
| | Aug. 31 Bal. | 80,000 |
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Dividends |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 2,400 | | |
Laundry Revenue |
| | Aug. 31 Bal. | 248,000 |
Wages Expense |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 135,800 | | |
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Rent Expense |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 43,200 | | |
Utilities Expense |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 16,000 | | |
Miscellaneous Expense |
Aug. 31 Bal. | 3,000 | | |
4. Prepare an adjusted trial balance. List the accounts in order by type: Assets, Liabilities, Capital, Dividends, Revenue and Expenses. If a box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
La Mesa Laundry Adjusted Trial Balance August 31, 20Y5 |
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5. Prepare an income statement.
La Mesa Laundry Income Statement For the Year Ended August 31, 20Y5 |
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Expenses: | | |
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Total expenses | | |
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Prepare a statement of stockholders equity. During the year ended August 31, 20Y5, common stock of $3,000 was issued. If a net loss is incurred or dividends were paid, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.
La Mesa Laundry Statement of Stockholders Equity For the Year Ended August 31, 20Y5 |
| Common Stock | Retained Earnings | Total |
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Prepare a balance sheet.
La Mesa Laundry Balance Sheet August 31, 20Y5 |
Assets | Liabilities |
Current assets: | | | | Current liabilities: | | |
| | $ | | | $ | |
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| | | | Total liabilities | | $ |
Total current assets | | | $ | | | |
Property, plant, and equipment: | | | | Stockholders' Equity |
| $ | | | | $ | |
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Total property, plant, and equipment | | | | Total stockholders' equity | | |
Total assets | | | $ | Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ |
6. Journalize the closing entries. If a box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Then post the entries to the T accounts in part 3 above. Identify the closing entries by "Clos." Provide the ending balance for the Retained Earnings account, and identify it by "Bal."
7. Prepare a post-closing trial balance. List the accounts in order by type: Assets, Liabilities, Capital, Dividends, Revenue and Expenses. If a box does not require an entry, leave it blank.