FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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For the past several years, John Upton has operated a part-time consulting business from his home.  As of July 1, 2019, Jolene decided to move to rented quarters and to operate the business, which was to be known as Gourmet Consulting, on a full-time basis.  Gourmet Consulting entered into the following transactions in July:

INSTRUCTIONS;

  1. Journalize each transaction in a two column journal utilizing the following chart of accounts.
  1. Insurance expired during July is $510
  2. Supplies on hand on July 31 are $3,900
  3. Depreciation of Office Equipment for July is $540
  4. Accrued receptionist salary on July 31 is $190
  5. Rent expired during July is $2,700
  6. Unearned fees on July 31 are $4,100
**Gourmet Consulting: Unadjusted Trial Balance**

This table displays the unadjusted trial balance for Gourmet Consulting, providing a snapshot of the company's financial status before any adjustments. The table is divided into columns for account names, account numbers, debit balances, and credit balances. The goal of this trial balance is to ensure that the total debits equal the total credits, indicating balanced accounts before adjustments.

**Table Breakdown:**

- **Account Names and Numbers:** Each account is listed with a unique identifying number. These accounts include assets, liabilities, owner's equity, revenue, and expenses.

- **Debit Balances:** Accounts with amounts recorded in the debit column include:
  - **Cash (Account 11):** $38,750
  - **Accounts Receivable (Account 12):** $26,250
  - **Supplies (Account 14):** $5,800
  - **Prepaid Rent (Account 15):** $6,000
  - **Prepaid Insurance (Account 16):** $4,500
  - **Office Equipment (Account 18):** $14,000
  - **John Upton, Drawing (Account 32):** $20,000
  - **Salary Expense (Account 51):** $3,000
  - **Miscellaneous Expense (Account 59):** $1,500

- **Credit Balances:** Accounts with amounts recorded in the credit column include:
  - **Accounts Payable (Account 21):** $2,100
  - **Unearned Fees (Account 23):** $8,000
  - **John Upton, Capital (Account 31):** $54,000
  - **Fees Earned (Account 41):** $55,700

- **Total Balances:**
  - **Total Debit Balances:** $119,800
  - **Total Credit Balances:** $119,800

**Analysis:**

The total debits equal the total credits, confirming that the accounts are initially balanced, which is crucial for the integrity of the financial statements. This unadjusted trial balance serves as a preliminary step before adjustments are made for accrued revenues, expenses, and depreciation.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Gourmet Consulting: Unadjusted Trial Balance** This table displays the unadjusted trial balance for Gourmet Consulting, providing a snapshot of the company's financial status before any adjustments. The table is divided into columns for account names, account numbers, debit balances, and credit balances. The goal of this trial balance is to ensure that the total debits equal the total credits, indicating balanced accounts before adjustments. **Table Breakdown:** - **Account Names and Numbers:** Each account is listed with a unique identifying number. These accounts include assets, liabilities, owner's equity, revenue, and expenses. - **Debit Balances:** Accounts with amounts recorded in the debit column include: - **Cash (Account 11):** $38,750 - **Accounts Receivable (Account 12):** $26,250 - **Supplies (Account 14):** $5,800 - **Prepaid Rent (Account 15):** $6,000 - **Prepaid Insurance (Account 16):** $4,500 - **Office Equipment (Account 18):** $14,000 - **John Upton, Drawing (Account 32):** $20,000 - **Salary Expense (Account 51):** $3,000 - **Miscellaneous Expense (Account 59):** $1,500 - **Credit Balances:** Accounts with amounts recorded in the credit column include: - **Accounts Payable (Account 21):** $2,100 - **Unearned Fees (Account 23):** $8,000 - **John Upton, Capital (Account 31):** $54,000 - **Fees Earned (Account 41):** $55,700 - **Total Balances:** - **Total Debit Balances:** $119,800 - **Total Credit Balances:** $119,800 **Analysis:** The total debits equal the total credits, confirming that the accounts are initially balanced, which is crucial for the integrity of the financial statements. This unadjusted trial balance serves as a preliminary step before adjustments are made for accrued revenues, expenses, and depreciation.
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