The Recording Process

Maquoketa Services was formed on May 1, 2018. The following transactions took place during the first month.

Transactions on May 1

1 Jay Bradford invested $40,000 cash in the company, as its sole owner.
2 Hired two employees to work in the warehouse. They will each be paid a salary of $3,050 per month.
3 Signed a 2-year rental agreement on a warehouse; paid $24,000 cash in advance for the first year.
4 Purchased furniture and equipment costing $30,000. A cash payment of $10,000 was made immediately; the remainder will be paid in 6 months.
5 Paid $1,800 cash for a one-year insurance policy on the furniture and equipment.

Transactions during the remainder of the month:

6 Purchased basic office supplies for $420 cash.
7 Purchased more office supplies for $1,500 on account.
8 Total revenues earned were $20,000-$8,000 cash and $12,000 on account.
9 Paid $400 to suppliers for accounts payable due.
10 Received $3,000 from customers in payment of accounts receivable.
11 Received utility bills in the amount of $380, to be paid next month.
12 Paid the monthly salaries of the two employees, totaling $6,100.

Instructions

  1. Prepare Journal entries to record each of the events listed.
  2. Post the Journal entries to T-accounts.
  3. Prepare a trial balance as of May 31, 1018

Answer

1.
Maquoketa Services
General Journal
2.
Maquoketa Services
General Ledger
3.
Maquoketa Services
Trial Balance
May 31, 2018

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