Question

Show the effect of each transaction on the three basic accounting elements by indicating the dollar amount of the increase or decrease under the proper element heading. Compute the resulting accounting equation.

a. Owner invested $16,500 cash in the business.
b. Paid premium for two-year insurance policy, $1,500.
c. Purchased a van valued at $35,000 with $5,000 down payment; the balance to be paid over three years.
d. Paid the rent for the month, $900.
e. Purchased $470 of supplies for cash.
f. Cash sales for the month, $8,750.
g. Billed credit customers $14,200 for monthly services.

Answer 1

Answer:

Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity = $67,800

Explanation:

Note: See the attached excel file for the Effect of Each Transaction on the Three Basic Accounting Elements.

From attached excel file, the resulting accounting equation can be computed as follows

Assets = Total Cash + Total Insurance Prepaid + Total Van + Total  Supplies + Total Accounts Receivable = $17,380 + $750 + $35,000 + $470 + $14,200 = $67,800

Liabilities = Total Accounts Payable = $30,000

Owner’s Equity  = Total Capital + Total Retained earnings = $16,500 + $21,300 = $37,800

Liabilities + Owner’s Equity = $30,000 + $37,800 = $67,800

Therefore, we have:

Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity = $67,800