In: Accounting
The year-end adjusted trial balance of hilltoppers corporation included the following account balances: cash $4700; equipment $16700; accounts payable $2700; common stock $11000; retained earnings $7500; dividends $1100; service revenue $15700; salaries expense $10700; and utilities $3700.
Please give an explanation as well.
Adjusted Trial Balance | ||
Debit | Credit | |
Cash | $4,700 | |
Equipment | $16,700 | |
Accounts Payable | $2,700 | |
Common Stock | $11,000 | |
Retained Earnings (see working notes) | $7,700 | |
Totals | $21,400 | $21,400 |
Working notes: | ||
Sales revenue | $15,700 | |
Less: Salaries expense | ($10,700) | |
Less: Utilities expense | ($3,700) | |
Net Income | $1,300 | |
Add: Beginning balance of retained earnings | $7,500 | |
Less: Dividends | ($1,100) | |
Ending balance of retained earnings | $7,700 | |
Explanations: A trial balance generally has an equal balance of debit and credit. An adjusted trial balance shows the ending balances of all the assets and liabilities along with equity which contains the adjustments of net income and dividends to retained earnings. |