Trial balance preparation. Brighton, a sole proprietorship began operation on March 1 of the current year. The following account balances were extracted from the general ledger on March31; all accounts have normal balances.
Accounts Payable
$ 12,000
Interest Expense
$ 300
Accounts Receivable
8,800
Land
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Advertising Expense
5,700
Loan Payable
26,000
Bob Brighton, Owners Equity
30,000
Salaries Expense
11,100
Cash
22,500
Utilities Expense
700
Fees Earned
18,900
a. Determine the cost of the company’s land by preparing a trial balance. (Remember, the trial balance debits must equal the credits, see Exhibit 2.9)
b. Determine the firm’s net income for the period ending March 31.