Transactions/events: 1. Acquired $25,000 from the issue of common stock. 2. Purchased $2,500 of supplies on account from the Gadget Supply Agency. 3. Performed security services at local sporting events during the year for $8,000 cash. 4. Paid salaries expense of $3,000 for the year. 5. Purchased land, paying $10,000 cash. 6. Paid utility expenses of $2,000 for the year. 7. Paid a cash dividend of $1,500 to the shareholders. 8. Found out from an appraiser that the market value of the land on 12/31 was $12,500.

I guess that you need the journal entries:

1. Acquired $25,000 from the issue of common stock.

Dr Cash 25,000

    Cr Common stock 25,000

2. Purchased $2,500 of supplies on account from the Gadget Supply Agency.

Dr Supplies 2,500

    Cr Accounts payable 2,500

3. Performed security services at local sporting events during the year for $8,000 cash.

Dr Cash 8,000

    Cr Service revenue 8,000

4. Paid salaries expense of $3,000 for the year.

Dr Salaries expense 3,000

    Cr Cash 3,000

5. Purchased land, paying $10,000 cash.

Dr Land 10,000

    Cr Cash 10,000

6. Paid utility expenses of $2,000 for the year.

Dr Utilities expense 2,000

    Cr Cash 2,000

7. Paid a cash dividend of $1,500 to the shareholders.

Dr Dividends 1,500

    Cr Cash 1,500

8. Found out from an appraiser that the market value of the land on 12/31 was $12,500.

NO JOURNAL ENTRY

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explanation:

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