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Liabilities
Notes Payable 1,000.00
Accrued Interest on above 15.00
Accounts Payable:
G. H. Jackson & Co. 150.00
H. J. Kelsey 130.00
J. K. Landon Co. 250.00
Morey & Co. 450.00 980.00
Accrued Salaries and Expenses 25.00
Total Liabilities 2,020.00
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June 30 A. B. Cornell ✔ 500.00 Dec. 31 Purchases
Dec. 31 Sales 10,000.00 Morey & Co. on a/c 5 500.
B.C. Davis on a/c 5 250.00 250.00 Jackson & Co. ” 5 600.
C.D. Elliot ” 5 300.00 300.00 H.J. Kelsey Co. ” 5 675.
D.E. Foley ” 5 400.00 400.00 Mortgage and Interest
Clerks
Cashier Stenographer,
N.Y.C. Ry. Freight
Horse Feed and Driver Expense
Newspaper Advertising
A.B. Cornell 6 2,000.
Balance
950.00 11,450.00 3,775.
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Jan. 2 Balance 1,970.00
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Dec. 31 Cash 10,000.00
B. C. Davis 5 300.00
C. D. Elliot 5 400.00
D. E. Foley 5 500.00
E. F. Gaynor 5 600.00
F. G. Harvey 5 700.00
Sales on Account 2,500.00
Sales for Cash 10,000.00 10,000.00
Total Sales 12,500.00
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Dec. 31 Cash 3,500.00
G. H. Jackson & Co. 5 500.00
H. J. Kelsey 5 450.00
J. K. Landon Co. 5 750.00
Morey & Co. 5 1,000.00
Purchases on Account 2,700.00
Purchases for Cash 3,500.00 3,500.00
Total Purchases 6,200.00
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June 30 J2 50.00 Dec. 31 C4 250.00
Dec. 31 S4 300.00
C. D. E
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June 30 J2 75.00 Dec. 31 C4 300.00
Dec. 31 S4 400.00
D. E. F
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June 30 J2 100.00 Dec. 31 C4 400.00
Dec. 31 S4 500.00
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June 30 J2 25.00 Dec. 31 J2 250.00
Dec. 31 S4 600.00
F. G. H
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June 30 J2 125.00 Dec. 31 J2 25.00
Dec. 31 S4 700.00 ” ” ” 500.00
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Dec. 31 C4 600.00 June 30 J2 250.00
Dec. 31 P4 500.00
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Dec. 31 J2 20.00 June 30 J2 375.00
” ” C4 675.00 Dec. 31 P4 450.00
J. K. L C .
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Dec. 31 J3 1,000.00 June 30 J3 500.00
Dec. 31 P4 750.00
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Dec. 31 J2 50.00 Dec. 31 P4 1,000.00
” ” C4 500.00
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Dec. 31 C4 2,000.00 Dec. 31 J3 2,259.50
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Net Worth (down) 8,759.50 June 30 J2 8,250.00
Dec. 31 J3 250.00
” ” J3 259.50
8,759.50 8,759.50
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Jan. 1 8,759.50
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B. C. Davis $ 100.00
C. D. Elliot 175.00
D. E. Foley 200.00
E. F. Gaynor 375.00
F. G. Harvey 300.00
G. H. Jackson & Co. $ 150.00
H. J. Kelsey 130.00
J. K. Landon Co. 250.00
Morey & Co. 450.00
A. B. Cornell, Personal 2,000.00
A. B. Cornell, Capital 8,500.00
$3,150.00 $ 9,480.00
3,150.00
Excess of credits $ 6,330.00
I
1. On January 1, 19—, H. L. Lewis has the following property:
3. From the following items in a balance sheet, which is complete except as to the asset cash,
determine the amount of cash:
Capital $2,500.
Supplies $87.50.
Real estate $2,500.
Ford delivery truck $575.
Accounts receivable $2,280.
Accounts payable $1,800.
Notes receivable $300.
Notes payable $500.
Salaries due but unpaid $50.
Mortgage on real estate $1,000.
4. The following data, complete excepting for the amount of a certain mortgage and interest
accrued thereon, are taken from the records of Benjamin Goodwin for the year ending June 30, 19
—. Determine the face amount of the mortgage payable, and the amount of the interest accrued
thereon at 6% for one year.
5. The following was taken from the books of the treasurer of the Yorktown Lodge:
Submit statement showing the available balance of cash for the new year.
II
1. Make up three problems, using your own data, to illustrate the three types of business
organization.
2. On January 2, 19—, Allen B. Dawes has in his business the following assets and liabilities
which you are to classify for balance sheet purposes according to the definitions which have been
given, changing the descriptions here used to standard titles:
Alongside of a railroad spur, on a plot 100 by 75 feet, costing $2,500,
Dawes has erected a plant for $12,000, for a part of which he is still
indebted to the Mutual Savings Bank, which debt is secured by a
claim for $5,000 against the property.
In the plant Dawes has installed stationary operating apparatus
amounting to $19,750, and loose operating parts and supplementary
devices amounting to $250.
The value of the models and patterns which he uses amounts to $1,215.
His stock, totaling $12,215, is in three distinct phases or conditions:
5. Robbins is anxious to withdraw from active participation in the partnership. To facilitate this
and to secure additional funds with which to buy new models and other things needed for the
growing business, it had been decided some time ago to incorporate and to dispose of some of the
stock to outsiders. The necessary steps had already been taken. In accordance therewith the
corporation takes over the business at the values shown in the balance sheet of Problem 4, with the
exception of $14,252 cash which Robbins retains. For the good-will of the business the corporation
gives the partners $15,000 of its capital stock. $25,000 of the capital stock is sold to outsiders for
$25,000 cash. The rest of the capital stock is used in purchasing the partnership.
Set up the balance sheet of the corporation.
III
1. A. K. Sutton is proprietor of hardware store. On June 30, 19—, he has the following assets
and liabilities:
Sutton’s 60-day promissory note for $200 with interest at 6% is due today, but payment is
deferred, with consent of the creditor, to tomorrow morning.
On the above date Sutton buys out the automobile accessory business of his neighbor, A. M.
Lawrence, and combines it with his own. The deal was completed on the basis of the balance sheet
submitted below, except that Lawrence is to retain the cash. Sutton pays Lawrence in cash from his
hardware business. Lawrence’s balance sheet contains the following items:
Cash $347.90.
Accounts receivable:
Taxi Service, Inc. $49.50.
The Market Shops $18.50.
Whitney’s Delivery Service $80.
Merchandise inventory $1,597.
Delivery equipment $475.
Office equipment $90.
Accounts payable $850.
Draw up a balance sheet to show Sutton’s condition after his purchase of Lawrence’s business.
Why is Sutton’s net worth the same as before buying Lawrence’s business?
Instructions
Show accounts receivable and accounts payable as totals, with a supplementary schedule listing
each separately.
2. From the following particulars prepare a balance sheet of the Mountel Manufacturing
Company as of December 31, 19—:
Premises $2,500.
Machinery $11,500.
Buildings $5,300.
Capital stock $30,000.
Stock-in-trade: finished goods $12,500;
goods in process of manufacture $8,670;
and raw materials $4,980.
Loose tools $490.
Models and patterns $650.
Patents $1,000.
Good-will $3,000.
Trade creditors $15,540.
Cash $50.
Motor truck $1,580.
Bank deposits $1,740.
Outstanding claims against customers on open account $8,975.
A 60-day note payable for $1,000 had been discounted
at the bank at 6% and is due in 30 days.
Office equipment $250.
Supplies $500.
Notes receivable $4,970.
First National Bank stock and other investments $4,000.
Unexpired insurance premium $150.
Accrued wages $75.
Other notes payable outstanding amount to $8,960.
Purchase money mortgage on machinery $5,500, due in 18 months.
Mortgage on buildings $2,000, due in six months.
Unpaid motor truck expense $85.
It is estimated that during the year machinery has depreciated 10% and
buildings 5% from the values shown above.
Investigation shows that the present market value of finished goods is 75%
of that carried on the books, goods in process 90%, and raw materials 100%.
It is decided to reduce the values of stock-in-trade to present price levels.
A reserve of 5% is to be created for bad debts, 50% for models and patterns,
and 20% for the delivery truck.
Loose tools are valued at $245.
3. The Cordovan Tanning Company has issued $3,000,000 of capital stock. It suffered heavy
losses due to the drop in prices during the year. The following balance sheet submitted to the
stockholders as of December 31, 19—, showed:
From the following information and the balance sheet as of December 31, 19—, prepare the
balance sheet as of December 31 one year later.
Cash on hand December 31 was $1,790; on deposit $162,875.
Customers’ acceptances unmatured $449,500.
The market value of the Liberty bonds was $46,000,
and general investments $50,000.
Loans receivable $16,000.
Income accrued on investments $1,800.
Accounts receivable $2,310,000.
Reserve for doubtful accounts $60,000.
Notes receivable $150,000.
Prepaid rent $2,400.
During the year $380,000 worth of goods was added to
finished stock, and $420,000 at cost price was sold.
It is decided that the balance must be marked down
50% to conform to market replacement costs.
Goods now in process are valued at $315,890.
Raw materials carried on the books at $670,000 are to be
written down 30% to market value.
5% of the cost of plant and equipment is to be added to
the reserve for depreciation.
Accounts payable $3,670,980.
Notes payable $1,475,000.
A dividend of 5% had been declared and was payable
January 15 of the next year.
4. By comparing the two December 31 balance sheets of the Cordovan Tanning Company, what
can you tell as to the progress of the company during the year? Did it make a profit or suffer a loss?
IV
1. Draw up a comparative balance sheet as of December 31, 19— of the Interurban Railway
Company, from the balance sheets of December 31, 19— and December 31 of the previous year.
2. Can you tell definitely and in detail how the increase in surplus in Problem 1 was effected?
3. The annual report of the Northeastern Power Company for year ending December 31, 19—,
gave the following balance sheet as of December 31, 19—:
Cash $1,677,663.43.
Accounts receivable $1,286,731.23.
U. S. Liberty bonds 4¼% $1,106,452.
Canadian Victory Loan 5½% bonds $747,769.88.
Securities deposited with State Workmen’s Compensation Commission $8,893.75.
Other securities $170,501.
Mortgages owned $15,500.
Materials and supplies $391,645.
Prepaid insurance $355,302.71.
Investments in subsidiary companies $1,406,325.67.
Prepaid taxes $607,575.33.
Real estate, plant, and transmission systems $53,470,089.04.
There were no changes in the various bond issues nor in the
capital stock during the year.
Mortgages on real estate $20,000.
Accounts payable $875,214.37.
Notes payable $1,650,000.
Accrued taxes $484,806.02.
Interest payable $215,509.58.
Dividends payable $201,519.50.
Reserves for depreciation $2,532,715.94.
Draw up a comparative balance sheet and determine the profit for the year.
4. Make an analytical statement showing the effect on the various assets and liabilities of the
profits made during the year.
5. Discuss these changes and so far as possible show how they were brought about.
V
1. On December 31, 19—, James Good’s books revealed the following facts:
Cash $25,000.
Due from customers $130,000.
Plant and equipment $100,000.
Other assets $15,000.
Due creditors for merchandise $55,000.
Accrued expenses $7,980.
Mortgage on plant $50,000.
Other liabilities $49,500.
Merchandise now on hand $67,800.
Capital at beginning of year $150,000.
Drawings during the year $10,000.
Sales $300,000.
Initial inventory $75,000.
Purchases $200,000.
Selling expenses $30,000.
General administrative expenses $27,480.
Draw up a balance sheet with the net worth section expanded to show the operations for the
year.
2. On January 2, 19—, the value of the goods on A. R. Knight’s shelves amounted to $85,980,
and he bought $275,600 worth during the year. On December 31 of the same year the inventory was
$106,720. What was the amount of gross sales, if gross profits were $96,000 and returned sales
$17,500?
3. Expenses for conducting Knight’s business for the year were as follows:
VI
1. The books of Alfred Gristede show the following record at the close of business September
30, 19—:
Inventory September 1, 19—, $500,000.
Purchases $2,500,000.
Purchases returns $50,000.
Sales $3,250,000.
Sales returns $100,000.
At the end of the year the merchandise amounted to $216,735. Draw up the statement of profit
and loss for the year.
3. Prepare a formal profit and loss statement of the Lincoln Leather Company for the year
ending December 31, 19—, from the data below taken from the company’s books:
Sales $1,559,087.
Sales returns $13,456.
Merchandise on hand January 1, 19—, $487,693.
Leather bought during the year $876,019, of which there were returns because of defects
amounting to $8,716.
Inventory on December 31, 19— disclosed $513,860 worth of goods on hand.
4. The Interurban Railway Company whose comparative balance sheet was the basis of work in
Assignment IV, Problem 1, had the following particulars for its statement of profit and loss for the
year ending December 31, 19—:
What was the amount of the net profits for the year?
Compare this with the surplus change as developed by the comparative balance sheet in
Assignment IV, Problem 1.
5. Draw up a comparative profit and loss statement of the Interurban Railway Company for the
years ended December 31, 19— and December 31 of the previous year from the information
submitted in Problem 4 and the following data for the year ended December 31 of the previous
year:
VII
1. The financial condition of the Subway Seller at the beginning of the year is shown by the
following balance sheet:
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January 1, 19—
Assets
C A :
Cash $100,000.00
Notes Receivable 15,000.00
Accounts Receivable 225,000.00
Merchandise Inventory 450,000.00
Liberty Bonds 50,000.00 $840,000.00
D C :
Prepaid Insurance $ 25,000.00
Supplies Inventory 20,000.00 45,000.00
F A :
Furniture and Fixtures $ 30,000.00
Delivery Equipment 18,000.00
Buildings 350,000.00
Land 200,000.00 598,000.00 $1,483,000.00
Liabilities
C L :
Notes Payable $300,000.00
Accounts Payable 20,000.00
Accrued Expenses:
Salaries 12,000.00
Taxes 25,000.00
Interest on Mortgage 10,500.00 $367,500.00
F L :
Mortgage on Land and Bldg 350,000.00 717,500.00
Net Worth
R :
Capital Stock $500,000.00
Surplus 265,500.00 $ 765,500.00
At the end of the year the following facts are taken from the books of account:
Other figures on the balance sheet of January 1, 19— have remained unchanged excepting
surplus, the amount of which you are required to determine.