Using the accounting equation to analyze transactions

Caren Smith opened a medical practice. During July, the first month of operation, the business, titled Caren Smith, M.D., experienced the following events:

Jul 6

Smith invested $55,000 in the business by opening a bank account in the name of C. Smith, M.D. The business gave capital to Smith.

9

Paid $46,000 cash for land.

12

Purchased medical supplies for $1,800 on account.

15

Officially opened for business.

15–31

During the rest of the month, Smith treated patients and earned service revenue of $8,000, receiving cash.

29

Paid cash expenses: employees” salaries, $1,600; office rent, $900; utilities, $100.

30

Returned supplies purchased on the 12th for the cost of those supplies, $700.

31

Paid $1,100 on account.

Requirement

1. Analyze the effects of these events on the accounting equation of the medical practice of Caren Smith, M.D. Use a format similar to that of Exhibit 1-6, with headings for Cash; Medical supplies; Land; Accounts payable; and Smith, capital.