In: Computer Science
Definition: Reporting liabilities on the balance sheet and computing debt to
equity ratio
The accounting records of Pack Leader Wireless include the following as of
December 31, 2018:
Accounts Payable $ 77,000 Salaries Payable $ 7,500
Mortgages Payable (long-term) 73,000 Bonds Payable (current portion) 25,000
Interest Payable 18,000 Premium on Bonds Payable 10,000
Bonds Payable (long-term) 63,000 Unearned Revenue (short-term) 2,700
Total Stockholders’ Equity 140,000
Requirements
1. Report these liabilities on the Pack Leader Wireless balance sheet, including headings and totals for current liabilities and long-term liabilities.
Step 1: Definition of the salaries payable
The salaries payable are those salaries that are due not paid.
Step 2: Balance Sheet
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 Pack Leader Wireless  | 
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 Balance Sheet  | 
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 As of December 31, 2018  | 
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 Current Liabilities:  | 
 
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 Accounts Payable  | 
 $77,000  | 
 
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 Salaries Payable  | 
 $7,500  | 
 
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 Bonds Payable (Current Portion)  | 
 $25,000  | 
 
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 Interest Payable  | 
 $18,000  | 
 
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 Unearned Revenue  | 
 $2,700  | 
 
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 Total Current Liabilities  | 
 
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 $130,200  | 
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 Long-term Liabilities:  | 
 
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 Bonds Payable  | 
 $63,000  | 
 
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 Add: Premium on Bonds Payable  | 
 $10,000  | 
 
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 Shareholder’s Equity  | 
 $140,000  | 
 
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 Total Long-term Liabilities  | 
 
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 $213,000  | 
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 Total Liabilities  | 
 
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 $343,200  | 
The total of the liabilities side is $343, 200.