Jane Kent is a licensed CPA. During the first month of operations of her business, Jane Kent, Inc., the following events and transactions occurred.
May 1 Stockholders invested $25,000 cash in exchange for common stock.
2 Hired a secretary receptionist at a salary of $2,000 per month.
3 Purchased $2,500 of supplies on account from Read Supply Company.
7 Paid office rent of $900 cash for the month.
11 Completed a tax assignment and billed client $2,100 for services provided.
12 Received $3,500 advance on a management consulting engagement.
17 Received cash of $1,200 for services completed for H. Arnold Co.
31 Paid secretary receptionist $2,000 salary for the month.
31 Paid 40% of balance due Read Supply Company. Jane uses the following chart of accounts: No. 101 Cash, No. 112 Accounts Receivable, No. 126 Supplies, No. 201 Accounts Payable, No. 209 Unearned Revenue, No. 311 Common Stock; No. 400 Service Revenue, No. 726 Salaries Expense, and No. 729 Rent Expense.
Instructions
(a) Journalize the transactions.
(b) Post to the ledger accounts.
(c) Prepare a trial balance on May 31, 2011.