Complete Question:
Shown below is a trial balance for Novelty Toys, Inc., on December 31,after adjusting entries:
Novelty Toys, Inc.
Trial Balance December 31
Cash $7,750
Accounts Receivable $6,375
Office Equipment $11,250
Accumulated Depreciation $3,000
Accounts Payable $3,875
Capital Stock $11,250
Retained Earnings $0
Dividends $3,750
Fees Earned $22,750
Salaries Expense $8,000
Advertising Expense $1,625
Depreciation Expense $2,125
$40,875 $40,875
The total debits in the After-Closing Trial Balance will equal:
Select one:
a. $25,375.
b. $29,125.
c. $40,875.
d. $18,125.
Answer:
$25,375
Step-by-step explanation:
The After-Closing Trial Balance is prepared once the closing entries are posted. This results in closing of expense and income accounts for the year and the resulting balance taken forward to retained earnings. This means that After-Closing Trial Balance would contain only permanent general accounts which are balance sheet items. In the given scenario, the balance sheet debit balances are as under:
Cash $7,750
Accounts Receivable $6,375
Office Equipment $11,250
Total Debit Balance $25,375
Hence the option A is correct.