On January 1, 2021, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks includes the following account balances: Accounts Debit Credit Cash $ 22,900 Accounts...

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On January 1, 2021, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworksincludes the following account balances:

AccountsDebitCredit
Cash$22,900
Accounts Receivable39,000
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts$4,100
Inventory35,000
Land69,100
Accounts Payable29,900
Notes Payable (12%, due in 3 years)35,000
Common Stock61,000
Retained Earnings36,000
Totals$166,000$166,000

The $35,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 350units, each costing $100. During January 2021, Big Blast Fireworkshad the following inventory transactions:

January3Purchase 1,400 units for $154,000 on account ($110 each).
January8Purchase 1,500 units for $172,500 on account ($115 each).
January12Purchase 1,600 units for $192,000 on account ($120 each).
January15Return 125 of the units purchased on January 12 because ofdefects.
January19Sell 4,600 units on account for $690,000. The cost of the unitssold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system.
January22Receive $665,000 from customers on accounts receivable.
January24Pay $495,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.
January27Write off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $3,000.
January31Pay cash for salaries during January, $119,000.

The following information is available on January 31, 2021.

  1. At the end of January, the company estimates that the remainingunits of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100each.
  2. The company estimates future uncollectible accounts. Thecompany determines $4,500 of accounts receivable on January 31 arepast due, and 40% of these accounts are estimated to beuncollectible. The remaining accounts receivable on January 31 arenot past due, and 4% of these accounts are estimated to beuncollectible. (Hint: Use the January 31 accounts receivablebalance calculated in the general ledger.)
  3. Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interestis expected to be paid each December 31.
  4. Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $12,800.

I ONLY NEED HELP WITH A-D (all of the January 31st journalentries plus recording the closing entry for revenue andexpenses.

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