Principles of Financial Accounting.
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Chapter 1, Problem 16E
Preparing a statement of
Use the information in Exercise 1-15 to prepare an October statement of retained earnings for Ernst Consulting.
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On October 1, Ebony Ernst organized Ernst Consulting; on October 3, the owner contributed $85,050 in assets to launch
the business. On October 31, the company's records show the following items and amounts.
Cash
Accounts receivable
Office supplies
Land
$ 7,950
15,040
4,200
46,010
19,060
9,430
85,050
Cash withdrawals by owner
Consulting revenue
Rent expense
Salaries expense
Telephone expense
Miscellaneous expenses
$ 3,070
15,040
4,530
8,090
880
Office equipment
Accounts payable
Owner investments
690
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