1 ACCT 201 WEEK 4 Completing the Accounting Cycle Chapter 4

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ACCT 201WEEK 4

Completing theAccounting Cycle

Chapter 4

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Prepare an accounting work sheet

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The Accounting Work Sheet

Used to help move data from the trial balance to the financial statements

An internal document – not financial statement

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Accounting Cycle: Process by which accountants prepare financial statements for an entity for a specific period of time

Journalize Transaction

Post to Accounts

Adjust Accounts

Close Accounts

Prepare Financial Statements

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The Accounting Cycle

For a new business, begin by setting up ledger accounts.

For an established business, begin with account balances carried over from the previous period.

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Accounts Receivable 1,350

Accounts Receivable 1,700 Service Revenue 1,700

Accounts Receivable 1,350 1,700 3,050

Accounts Receivable 1,350 1,700

The Accounting Cycle

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Work Sheet

CashAccountsreceivable

12,100

3,050

BalanceSheet

IncomeStatement

The Accounting Cycle

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Postclosing Trial Balance

CashAccountsreceivable

12,100

3,050

Adjusting entries Closing entries

Cash Accounts Receivable12,100 3,050

The Accounting Cycle

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Use the work sheetto complete the

accounting cycle.

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The work sheethelps identifythe accounts

that needadjustments.

Actual adjustmentof the accounts

requiresjournalizingand postingthe entries.

Recording the Adjusting Entries

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Recording the Adjusting Entries

The adjusting entries may be recorded in the journal when they are entered on the work sheet.

Many accountants journalize and post the adjusting entries just before they make the closing entries.

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The Accounting Work Sheet

What is the work sheet?A work sheet is a multi-columned

document used by accountants to help move data from the trial balance to the financial statements.

It is an internal document.

Adjusted Trial Balance Adjustments Trial Balance

Account Title Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.CashAccounts receivableSuppliesEquipmentAccum. depreciationAccounts payableSalary payableUnearned revenueCapitalWithdrawalsRevenueSalary expenseSupplies expenseDepreciation expense

Totals

12,1001,350

25015,500

1,000

12,000

42,200

7,5001,2001,1001,5007,200

23,700

42,200

The Accounting Work Sheet

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The Accounting Work Sheet

a The company has earned revenue of $1,700 which will be collected next month.

b Inventory of supplies at month end totaled $150.

c Depreciation for the period was calculated as $200.

Adjusted Trial Balance Adjustments Trial Balance

Account Title Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.CashAccounts receivableSuppliesEquipmentAccum. depreciationAccounts payableSalary payableUnearned revenueCapitalWithdrawalsRevenueSalary expenseSupplies expenseDepreciation expense

Totals

12,1001,350

25015,500

1,000

12,000

42,200

7,5001,2001,1001,5007,200

23,700

42,200

a) 1,700

b) 100c) 200

2,000

b) 100

c) 200

a) 1,700

2,000

12,1003,050

15015,500

1,000

12,000100200

44,100

7,7001,2001,1001,5007,200

25,400

44,100

The Accounting Work Sheet

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Close the revenue,expense, and

withdrawal accounts.

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Closing the Accounts

Closing the accounts is the end of period process that prepares the accounts for recording transactions during the next period.

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Closing Entries

RevenuesincreaseOwner’s Equity.

Expenses and

WithdrawalsdecreaseOwner’s Equity.

Closing the Accounts

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Closing the Accounts

Revenues and Expense accounts are closed to Income Summary.

Income Summary is closed to Capital.

Withdrawals are closed to Capital.In a corporation, Dividends are

closed to Retained Earnings.

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Income Summary

A credit balance

represents net income.

A debit balance

represents net loss.

Closing the Accounts

RevenueIncome

Summary12,000

7,5009,000

Salary Exp3,300

28,500

1,5001,800

4,450 28,500

Rent Exp800 800

Supplies Exp350 350

24,050

24,050

(Close Revenue Account)

(Close ExpenseAccounts)

(Close IncomeSummary)

Withdrawals2,500 2,500

2,500

CapitalAccount

(CloseWithdrawalsAccount)

Closing the Accounts

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Postclosing Trial Balance

The accounting cycle ends with the postclosing trial balance.

The postclosing trial balance is dated as of the end of the period for which the statements have been prepared.

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Permanent Accounts

What accounts never close?– Assets– Liabilities– Owner’s equityBalances of permanent accounts

carry over to the next period.

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Classify assets and liabilitiesas current or long-term.

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Liquidity

This is a measure of how quickly an item can be converted into cash.

On the balance sheet, assets and liabilities are classified as either current or long-term to indicate their relative liquidity.

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Current Assets

Current assets are cash, or will be converted to cash, in one year or within the normal business operating cycle.

What are some other examples?– short-term receivables– inventory– prepaid expenses

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Current Liabilities

Current liabilities are debts or obligations due within one year or within the operating cycle.

What are some examples?– accounts and salary payables– short-term notes payable– unearned revenue

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Long-term Assets and Liabilities

Long-term assets include all other assets.

– property, equipment, and intangibles

Long-term liabilities are all other debts due in longer than one year or the entity’s operating cycle.

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Debit sideCurrent assets

Long-term assets

Credit sideCurrent liabilities

Long-term liabilities

Listed in the orderof decreasing

liquidity

Listed in the orderof how soon they

must be paid

The Classified Balance Sheet

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Assets LiabilitiesCurrent assets: Current liabilities:Cash 12,100 Accounts payable 1,200Accounts receivable 3,050 Salary payable 1,100Supplies 150 Unearned revenue 1,500 Total current assets 15,300 Total liabilities 3,800Plant assets Owner’s equity Equipment 15,500 Capital 19,300 Less Accum. deprec. 7,700 7,800 Total liabilities and

Total assets 23,100 owner’s equity 23,100

XYZ ServicesJanuary 31, 20XX

The Classified Balance Sheet

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Report Format

AssetsLiabilities

Owner’s Equity

Account Format

Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity

Different Formats of Balance Sheet

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Use the current ratio and the debtratio to evaluate a company.

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Comparative Financial Statements

They enhance the user’s ability to analyze a company’s past performance.

What are two common ratios used to measure liquidity?

1 Current ratio2 Debt ratio

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Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities

Current Ratio

This measures the ability of a business to pay its current liabilities with its current assets.

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Total liabilities ÷ Total assets

Debt Ratio

It indicates the proportion of a business’s assets that are financed with debt.

It measures their ability to pay both current and long-term debt.

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Trend Analysis

Decision makers compare various ratios over a period of time.

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Closing the Accounts

Prepares accounts for recording transactions during next period

Updates retained earnings account

Permanent AccountsTemporary Accounts

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Four Closing Entries

Close all income statement accounts to Income Summary

Entry 1: Close revenue accounts to Income Summary

Entry 2: Close expense accounts to Income Summary

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Four Closing Entries

500

Revenue500

Bal 0

200

Expense200

Bal 0

200

Income Summary

500

Bal 300

Revenues – Expenses = Net Income

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Four Closing Entries

Entry 3: Close Income Summary to Retained Earnings

Entry 4: Close Dividends to Retained Earnings

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Four Closing Entries

200

Income Summary500

Bal 300

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Dividends100

Bal 0

100

Retained Earnings

3001,000 Beginning balance

300

1,200 Ending balance

Bal 0

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Income Summary Account

Debit balance = Net LossCredit balance = Net Income

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Post-Closing Trial Balance

List of permanent accounts and their balances after posting closing entries

Total debits and credits must be equal

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Current Assets Cash Receivables Prepaid expenses

Long-term Assets Equipment Buildings Accumulated depreciation

Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued liabilities

Long-term liabilities None

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EXAMPLE

Current Assets:

Cash$3,000

Accounts receivable6,000

Prepaid rent2,000

Supplies1,000

Total$12,000

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable $4,000

Salary payable 2,000

Total $6,000

Current Ratio: Current assets/ Current liabilities =$12,000 / $6,000 = 2

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EXAMPLE

Total Assets:Cash$3,000Accounts receivable6,000Prepaid rent2,000Supplies1,000Equipment12,000 Total$24,000

Total Liabilities:Accounts payable $4,000Salary payable 2,000Note payable 9,000 Total $15,000

Debt Ratio: Total liabilities/Total assets =$15,000 / $24,000 = 0.63

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REVISION QUESTIONS

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The worksheet helps accountants with all of the following except:

Post to the accounts Prepare financial statements Close the accounts Make adjusting entries

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Answer: 1

The worksheet is a tool that helps accountants organize the end-of-year activities – preparing adjusting and closing entries and the financial statements.

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On the work sheet, in the balance sheet columns, if the total credits are $600 and total debits are $200, then

An error has been made Net loss is $400 Total assets are $400 Net income is $400

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Answer: 2The difference between the debit and credit columns is the amount of net income or loss, which is used to balance the columns. In this case, $400 is needed in the debit column to balance them. A debit indicates that capital is decreasing.

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Granite Company had revenues of $600 and expenses of $200 during the year. The owner’s beginning capital balance was $1,000, and the owner made no additional investments during the year. What is the balance in the capital account on Granite Company’s worksheet?

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Answer: $1,000

The capital balance on the worksheet is the amount in the account before closing entries. If the beginning balance was $1,000 and there were no additional investments, $1,000 would appear in the worksheet.

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The purpose of closing entries is to

Get the accounts ready for the next period Verify that the balances in the accounts are

correct Ensure that debits equal credits Bring the accounts up to date so that

financial statements can be prepared

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Answer: 1

Closing entries zero out the temporary accounts and transfers their balances to the owner’s capital account. The temporary accounts are now ready to begin measuring activity for the next accounting period.

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Which of the following accounts would not be closed?

Utilities Expense Accumulated Depreciation Service Revenue Withdrawals

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Answer: 2

Accumulated depreciation is a permanent account and is reported on the balance sheet. Permanent account balances carry forward into the next period.

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Which of the following is a permanent account?

Fees earned Unearned revenue Depreciation expense Income summary

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Answer: 2

Unearned revenue is a liability. It’s balance carries forward into the next accounting period.

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Revenues for an accounting period are $900 and expenses are $500. The balance in the income summary account before closing it to capital would be

$500 debit $900 credit $400 credit $400 debit

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Answer: 3

Revenues are closed by debiting revenues and crediting income summary. Expenses are closed by debiting income summary and crediting expenses.

Income Summary900500

400 Bal

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Which account would not appear in the postclosing trial balance?

Cash Prepaid Insurance Fees earned E. Morgan, Capital

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Answer: 3

Fees earned is a temporary account and would have been closed before the postclosing trial balance was prepared.

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In what order are assets listed on a classified balance sheet? In the order of their liquidity Alphabetically In ascending dollar amounts In descending dollars amounts

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Answer: 1

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Mica Company has the following assets:Land $600Building 800

Inventory 300 Accumulated depreciation, Building200

Prepaid rent 400 Cash 100 How much are total current assets?

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Answer: $800

Current assets:

Cash $100

Prepaid rent 400

Inventory 300

$800

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Mica Company has the following assets:Land…………………………….

$600Building………………………… 800

Inventory……………………….. 300

Accumulated depreciation, building…………………………. 200

Prepaid rent……………………. 400

Cash……………………………. 100

How much are total plant assets?

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Answer: $1,200

Current assets:

Land $600

Building 800

Less Accumulated depreciation (200) 600

$1,200

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At the end of the accounting period, Quartz Company has a note payable of $82,000. Quartz Company pays $1,000 per month on the principal amount of the note. The company also has $3,000 in accounts payable.How much are total current liabilities?

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Answer: $15,000

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $3,000

Currently maturing portionof long-term note 12,000

$15,000

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A 2:1 current ratio indicates that

Current assets are two times greater than current liabilities

Total assets are two times greater than total liabilities

Current liabilities are two times greater than current assets

Total liabilities are two times greater than total assets

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Answer: 1

The current ratio is current assets ÷ current liabilities.

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A high debt ratio is

Safer than a low debt ratioRiskier than a low debt ratioIndicates high profitabilityIndicates that total assets are

considerably higher than total liabilities

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Answer: 2The debt ratio is computed by dividing total liabilities by total assets. The debt ratio indicates the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed with debt. A low debt ratio is safer than a high debt ratio.

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