In: Accounting
Prepare the closing entries at July 31 in the General Journal below. | |||||||
General Journal | |||||||
Date | Description (Account Name) | Debit | Credit | ||||
Requirement #9: | |||||||
Post the closing entries to the General Ledger T-accounts and compute ending balances. | |||||||
Just add to the adjusted balances already listed. |
During its first month of operation, the Quick Tax Corporation, which specializes in tax preparation, completed the following transactions. July 1 Began business by making a deposit in a company bank account of $40,000, in exchange for 4,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. July 3 Paid the current month's rent, $2,500 July 5 Paid the premium on a 1-year insurance policy, $3,600 July 7 Purchased supplies on account from Little Company, $700. July 10 Paid employee salaries, $2,800 July 14 Purchased equipment from Lake Company, $9,500. Paid $1,500 down and the balance was placed on account. Payments will be $500.00 per month for 20 months. The first payment is due 8/1. Note: Use accounts payable for the balance due. July 15 Received cash for preparing tax returns for the first half of July, $6,500 July 19 Made payment on account to Lake Company, $500. July 31 Received cash for preparing tax returns for the last half of July, $8,250 July 31 Declared and paid cash dividends of $450.