Question & Answer: The alphabetical listing below includes all of the adjusted account balanc…..

The alphabetical listing below includes all of the adjusted account balances of T.O.’s Dance Studio as of December 31, 2015. All account balances are normal.

 

  Accounts Payable $ 4,600
  Accounts Receivable 8,900
  Accumulated Depreciation––Equipment 3,500
  Common Stock 2,800
  Cash 3,500
  Depreciation Expense 1,300
  Dividends 1,200
  Equipment 10,300
  Income Tax Expense 1,900
  Income Taxes Payable 1,900
  Rent Expense 1,900
  Retained Earnings 4,400
  Salaries and Wages Expense 8,600
  Service Revenue 18,300
  Unearned Revenue 2,100
Required:
a. Prepare the closing entries. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select “No Journal Entry Required” in the first account field.)

 

b. Prepare the post-closing trial balance as of December 31, 2015. (Enter all account balances, including any that may carry a zero-balance.)

 

c. Prepare the classified balance sheet at December 31, 2015. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Expert Answer

 

First we will prepare Income statement to calculate profit / loss and then transfer its figure to retained earnings in order to get the closing balance of retained earnings.

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