Question

Robinson Co. had the following transactions in 2016, its first year of operations.

Cash sales were $150,000.
Credit sales were $160,000. Of this, $125,000 was collected from customers in 2006 and the balance will be collected in 2007.
Paid utilities expense of $32,000 in cash.
Purchased materials and supplies costing $75,000 with cash. $25,000 of materials and supplies remained on hand at December 31.
Purchased equipment on January 1 for $50,000. The equipment had a five year estimated useful life and zero salvage value. It is depreciated on a straight-line basis.
Paid $65,000 in employee wages for work performed in 2006. Owed additional wages of $12,000 at December 31.
Purchased a two-year fire insurance policy for $36,000 cash on January 1.
Declared and paid a dividend of $5,000.
Calculate income on a cash-basis and an accrual basis.

Answer 1

Income Statement (cash basis)

Sales revenue $275,000

Utilities ($32,000)

Materials and supplies ($75,000)

Equipment ($50,000)

Wages ($65,000)

Insurance ($36,000)

Net income = $17,000

Income Statement (accrual basis)

Sales revenue $310,000

Utilities ($32,000)

Materials and supplies ($50,000)

Depreciation expense: equipment ($10,000)

Wages ($77,000)

Insurance ($18,000)

Net income = $123,000