ACCOUNTING CYCLE PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following practice problem is an example of the material that will be tested on the
competency exam. The actual exam is not as long as the practice problem and will not have
you completing all parts below, but this comprehensive practice problem will prepare you for the
Accounting Process Cycle problem in the competency exam. Use the information and
worksheets to practice the problem. The answers have been provided. Use the following
information and complete the instructions below:
For the past several years, John Addams has operated a part-time business from his home. As
of April 1, 2002, John decided to move to rented quarters and to operate the business, which
was to be known as Addams & Family Inc., on a full-time basis. Addams & Family entered into
the following transactions during April:
April4 The following assets were received from John Addams: cash, $10,000; accounts
receivable, $1,500; supplies, $1,250; and office equipment, $7,500. There were no
liabilities received.
April4 Paid three months’ rent on a lease rental contract, $4,500.
April4 Paid the premium on property and casualty insurance policies for the year, $1,800.
April Received cash from clients as an advance payment for services to be provided,
$3,000.
April7 Purchased additional office furniture on account from Morrilton Company, $1,800.
April8 Received cash from clients on account, $800.
April 11 Paid cash for newspaper advertisement, $120.
April 12 Paid Morrilton Company $800 for debt incurred on April 7.
April 15 Recorded services provided on account for the period April 4-15, $2,250
April 15 Paid part-time receptionist for two weeks salary, $400.
April 15 Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April 4-15, $3,175.
April 18. Paid cash for supplies, $750.
April 22, Recorded services provided on account for April 18-22, $1,100.
April 22. Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April 18-22, $1,850.
April 25 Received cash from clients on account, $1,600.
April 27, Paid part-time receptionist for two week's salary, $400.
April 28. Paid telephone bill for April, $130.
April 29. Paid electric bill for April, $200.
April 29. Recorded cash from cash clients for fees earned April 25-29, $2,050.
April 29. Recorded services provided on account for April 25-29, $1,000.
April 29: John received $4,500 from the company as his salary.
Instructions: (The first transaction has been recorded and posted for you).
1. Record the transactions stated above in good general journal form.
2. Post the transactions to T-accounts.
3. Record and post the following adjustments:
a, Insurance expired in April, $150.
b. Supplies on hand April 29, $1,020.
c. Depreciation for the office equipment in April, $500.
d. Accrued receptionist salary on April 30, $20.
e. Rent expired in April, $1,500.
f. Earned $2,000 of services that were previously paid for on 4/6.
5. Prepare an Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings and Balance Sheet.
6. Record and post closing entries.
7. Prepare a post-closing trial balance.emer
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Accounts Receivable 1,500
Supplies 1,250
Office Equipment 7,500
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For the Year Ended December 31st, 2010
Debit Credit
Cash
‘Accounts Receivable
Prepaid Rent
Prepaid Insurance
‘Supplies.
Office Equipment
‘Accumulated Depreciation, Equipment
‘Accounts Payable
‘Salaries Payable
Unearned Revenue
Contributed Capital
Retained Earnings
Dividends Declared
‘Service Revenue
Insurance Expense
Depreciation Expense
Rent Expense
Expense
‘Salaries Expense
Telephone Expense
Utilities Expense
‘Advertising Expense