To create a trial balance, we first need to summarize all the transactions into their respective accounts. Below is a simplified chart of accounts and the impacted accounts from the transactions provided. Once we categorize the transactions, we can prepare the trial balance.
Chart of Accounts
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Assets
- Cash
- Accounts Receivable
- Office Supplies
- Prepaid Rent
- Prepaid Insurance
- Vehicle
- Accumulated Depreciation - Vehicle
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Liabilities
- Accounts Payable
- Notes Payable (Loan)
- Wages Payable
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Equity
- Owner's Capital
- Owner's Draw
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Revenue
- Service Revenue
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Expenses
- Rent Expense
- Advertising Expense
- Wages Expense
- Utilities Expense (Telephone Bill)
- Depreciation Expense (Vehicle)
- Repairs Expense (Plumbing)
Summary of Transactions
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Owner Contributions:
- Cash: +$50,000
- Owner's Capital: +$50,000
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Purchase of Vehicle:
- Cash: -$15,000
- Vehicle: +$15,000
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Small Business Loan:
- Cash: +$25,000
- Notes Payable: +$25,000
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Rent Payment:
- Cash: -$7,170 (1,195 x 6 months)
- Prepaid Rent: +$7,170
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Business License Fees:
- Cash: -$250
- Expenses: +$250
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Office Supplies Purchased on Account:
- Accounts Payable: +$750
- Office Supplies: +$750
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Service Performed on Account (June 6):
- Accounts Receivable: +$1,000
- Service Revenue: +$1,000
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Service Performed with Partial Payment (June 9):
- Cash: +$750
- Accounts Receivable: +$750
- Service Revenue: +$1,500
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Advertising Payment:
- Cash: -$250
- Advertising Expense: +$250
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Wages Payable Recorded:
- Wages Payable: +$325
- Wage Expense: +$325
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Prepaid Insurance:
- Cash: -$750 (125 x 6 months)
- Prepaid Insurance: +$750
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Wages Paid:
- Cash: -$325
- Wages Payable: -$325
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Plumbing Repairs:
- Cash: -$210
- Repairs Expense: +$210
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Owner's Withdrawal:
- Cash: -$1,000
- Owner's Draw: +$1,000
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Customer Payment Received (June 23):
- Cash: +$1,000
- Accounts Receivable: -$1,000
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Service Performed (June 25):
- Cash: +$800
- Service Revenue: +$800
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Office Supplies Paid (June 28):
- Cash: -$750
- Accounts Payable: -$750
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Service Performed on Account (June 29):
- Accounts Receivable: +$2,225
- Service Revenue: +$2,225
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Telephone Bill Recorded:
- Utilities Expense: +$155
- Accounts Payable: +$155 (not paid until July)
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Wages Payable for Last Pay Period:
- Wages Payable: +$325
- Wages Expense: +$325
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Depreciation on Vehicle:
- Depreciation Expense: +$250
- Accumulated Depreciation - Vehicle: +$250
Trial Balance as of June 30
Let's compile the balances from the accounts.
| Account | Debit ($) | Credit ($) | |--------------------------------------|-----------|------------| | Cash | 66,775 | | | Accounts Receivable | 3,975 | | | Office Supplies | 750 | | | Prepaid Rent | 7,170 | | | Prepaid Insurance | 750 | | | Vehicle | 15,000 | | | Accumulated Depreciation - Vehicle | | 250 | | Accounts Payable | | 155 | | Wages Payable | 650 | | | Notes Payable | | 25,000 | | Owner's Capital | | 50,000 | | Owner's Draw | 1,000 | | | Service Revenue | | 5,525 | | Rent Expense | 7,170 | | | Advertising Expense | 250 | | | Wages Expense | 650 | | | Utilities Expense | 155 | | | Repairs Expense | 210 | | | Depreciation Expense | 250 | | | |-----------|------------| | Total | 104,000 | 104,000 |
The total debits equal the total credits, ensuring our trial balance is balanced.