FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Anthony and Erin start a partnership with capital contributions of $64,300 and $94,800, respectively. Over the course of the year, Anthony withdraws $2,300 from the business in order to meet his personal expenses. Which of the following is the correct journal entry to close Anthony's withdrawals account at the end of the year?

1.  
   - Debit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300  
   - Credit: Anthony, Capital $2,300

2.  
   - Debit: Cash $2,300  
   - Credit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300

3.  
   - Debit: Anthony, Capital $2,300  
   - Credit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300

4.  
   - Debit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300  
   - Credit: Cash $2,300

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The problem describes a transaction where Anthony withdraws funds for personal use. At the end of the year, this withdrawal account needs to be closed by transferring the balance to his capital account. The correct journal entry achieves this.
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Transcribed Image Text:Anthony and Erin start a partnership with capital contributions of $64,300 and $94,800, respectively. Over the course of the year, Anthony withdraws $2,300 from the business in order to meet his personal expenses. Which of the following is the correct journal entry to close Anthony's withdrawals account at the end of the year? 1. - Debit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300 - Credit: Anthony, Capital $2,300 2. - Debit: Cash $2,300 - Credit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300 3. - Debit: Anthony, Capital $2,300 - Credit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300 4. - Debit: Anthony, Withdrawals $2,300 - Credit: Cash $2,300 Explanation: The problem describes a transaction where Anthony withdraws funds for personal use. At the end of the year, this withdrawal account needs to be closed by transferring the balance to his capital account. The correct journal entry achieves this.
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