Problem 5-5A Preparing adjusting entries and income statements; computing gross margin, acid-test, and current ratios LO...

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Problem 5-5A Preparing adjusting entries and income statements;computing gross margin, acid-test, and current ratios LO A1, A2,P3, P4

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The following unadjusted trial balance is prepared at fiscalyear-end for Nelson Company.

NELSON COMPANY
Unadjusted Trial Balance
January 31, 2017
DebitCredit
Cash$3,000
Merchandiseinventory14,000
Storesupplies5,700
Prepaidinsurance2,300
Storeequipment42,700
Accumulateddepreciation—Store equipment$17,700
Accountspayable12,000
J. Nelson,Capital19,000
J. Nelson,Withdrawals2,250
Sales115,550
Salesdiscounts1,950
Sales returnsand allowances2,150
Cost of goodssold38,000
Depreciationexpense—Store equipment0
Salariesexpense26,900
Insuranceexpense0
Rentexpense16,000
Store suppliesexpense0
Advertisingexpense9,300
Totals$164,250$164,250

Rent expense and salaries expense are equally divided betweenselling activities and general and administrative activities.Nelson Company uses a perpetual inventory system.

Additional Information:

Store supplies still available at fiscal year-end amount to$2,750.

Expired insurance, an administrative expense, for the fiscalyear is $1,600.

Depreciation expense on store equipment, a selling expense, is$1,575 for the fiscal year.

To estimate shrinkage, a physical count of ending merchandiseinventory is taken. It shows $10,300 of inventory is stillavailable at fiscal year-end.

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Adjusting entries Sno Accounts title and explanations Debit Credit a Store supplies expenses Dr 2950 Store supplies 2950 b Insurance expense Dr 1600 Prepaid insurance 1600 c Depreciation expenseStore equipment Dr    See Answer
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