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Simon formed a grass-cutting and related services business in Prince George, B.C.,Si - the Grass Guy
proprietorship. To start the business on May 1,2023 Simon deposited $3,000 in a new bank account under the
businesss name. The $3,000 consisted of a $1,500 loan from his father and $1,500 of Simons own hard earned
cash money.
Simon rented the appropriate equipment needed, such as mowers, aerators, etc. Inventory of chemicals/supplies to
be used in contract revenue performances over the summer (May 1 Aug 312023). Joe, a fellow UNBC student
was hired to assist with services as well. At the end of each month, Invoices outstanding under Accounts
Receivable(bills yet to be paid in full) are emailed/mailed to customers owing Simons business payment.
On August 31, Simon returned to university for a full Sept to April semester. Because operations were so busy in
the summer, Simon NOW had to report his income to the Canadian Revenue Agency! Simon kept records within
a folder to support Journal Entries recorded via cash movements. Adjusting entries regarding Timing/Performance
are all done as of the last reporting date, however recording all movements with a JE is also acceptable. The activity
in this account is meant to represent all business operations; i.e. expenses, revenues, and balance sheet movements.
Si has $500 to collect in cash from customers as of August 31st as well. Each month on the 15th, Simon creates and
collects invoices billed for completion of the various jobs; Revenue paid in cash on the 15th is $10,000 in May; June
$15,000; July $9,000; August $5,000. On August 31th
, Simon needs to collect $1,000 from various customers.
Simon made a payment from his business bank account June 6
th for grass supplies kept in inventory, paying a total
of $5,000. At August 31, he still has an inventory of products and other supplies leftover of $500.
Simon paid Joe $1,500 each month in cash, however he withdrew $1,500 for himself each Month end (through
retained earnings). Advertising at a cost of $100 as paid on May 5th
. Simon rented lawn equipment on May 1 for the
next 4 months; total $2,500 paid. Simon had a serious accident with equipment, resulting in repairs required and on
Account Payable; $600 charged to Simon on August 23rd
.
To transport employees, equipment and supplies a used truck and trailer was bought for $1,100 on May 10th. Simon
depreciates the trailer value using 30% of the assets value per period. Simon paid his father back on August 20th.Journalise transactions

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