Question

North Star prepared the following unadjusted trial balance at the end of its second year of operations ending December 31.

Account Titles Debit Credit
Cash $ 11,200
Accounts Receivable 5,200
Prepaid Rent 2,240
Equipment 20,200
Accumulated Depreciation $ 1,180
Accounts Payable 1,180
Income Tax Payable 0
Common Stock 24,000
Retained Earnings 1,300
Sales Revenue 47,080
Salaries and Wages Expense 24,200
Utilities Expense 11,700
Rent Expense 0
Depreciation Expense 0
Income Tax Expense 0
Totals $ 74,740 $ 74,740
Other data not yet recorded at December 31:
1. Rent expired during the year, $1,120.
2. Depreciation expense for the year, $1,180.
3. Utilities used and unpaid, $8,200.
4. Income tax expense, $310.
Required:
Indicate the accounting equation effects of each required adjustment. (Enter all amounts as positive values.)

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The accounting equation effects of each required adjustment is shown below:-

Transactions Assets

a. Prepaid rent - $1,280

b. Accumulated

depreciation - $1,180

c. NE

d. NE

Transactions = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity

a. NE Rent expenses -$1,280

b. NE Depreciation expenses -$1,180

c. Accounts payable + $8,200 Utilities expenses -$8,200

d. Income tax payable + $310 Income tax expense -$310