The general ledger of the Karlin Company, a consulting company, at January 1, 2018, contained the following account balances: Account Title Debits Credits
Cash 30,000
Accounts receivable 15,000
Equipment 20,000
Accumulated depreciation 6,000
Salaries payable 9,000
Common stock 40,500
Retained earnings 9,500
Total 65,000 65,000
The following is a summary of the transactions for the year:
Service revenue, $100,000, of which $30,000 was on account and the balance was received in cash.
Collected on accounts receivable, $27,300.
Issued shares of common stock in exchange for $10,000 in cash.
Paid salaries, $50,000 (of which $9,000 was for salaries payable at the end of the prior year).
Paid miscellaneous expense for various items, $24,000.
Purchased equipment for $15,000 in cash.
Paid $2,500 in cash dividends to shareholders.
Accrued salaries at year-end amounted to $1,000.
Depreciation for the year on the equipment is $2,000.
Required:
1. Prepare the summary, adjusting and closing entries for each of the transactions listed.
2. Post the transactions, adjusting and closing entries into the appropriate t-accounts.
3. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance.
4. Prepare an adjusted trial balance.
5-a. Prepare an income statement for 2018.
5-b. Prepare a balance sheet as of December 31, 2018.
6. Prepare a post-closing trial balance.