The following is the post-closing trial balance for the Whitlow Manufacturing Corporation as of December 31,...

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The following is the post-closing trial balance for the WhitlowManufacturing Corporation as of December 31, 2020.

AccountTitleDebitsCredits
Cash5,800
Accountsreceivable2,800
Inventory5,800
Equipment11,800
Accumulateddepreciation4,300
Accountspayable3,800
Accruedliabilities0
Commonstock10,000
Retainedearnings8,100
Salesrevenue0
Cost of goodssold0
Salariesexpense0
Rentexpense0
Advertisingexpense0
Totals26,20026,200


The following transactions occurred during January 2021:

Jan.1Sold merchandisefor cash, $4,300. The cost of the merchandise was $2,800. Thecompany uses the perpetual inventory system.
2Purchasedequipment on account for $6,300 from the Strong Company.
4Received a $100invoice from the local newspaper requesting payment for anadvertisement that Whitlow placed in the paper on January 2.
8Sold merchandiseon account for $5,800. The cost of the merchandise was $3,600.
10Purchasedmerchandise on account for $9,900.
13Purchasedequipment for cash, $700.
16Paid the entireamount due to the Strong Company.
18Received $5,600from customers on account.
20Paid $700 to theowner of the building for January’s rent.
30Paid employees$3,800 for salaries for the month of January.
31

Paid a cash dividend of $1,000 to shareholders.

1. & 3. Enter the beginning balances as ofJanuary 1, 2021 and post the entries to T-accounts.

4. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance as ofJanuary 31, 2021.

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Preparing General Journal to record the Transactions occurred during January 2021 Whitlow Manufacturing Corporation General Journal For the Month of January Date Accounts Title Debit Credit January 1 Cash 4300 Sales Revenue 4300 Cost of Goods Sold 2800 Inventory 2800 2 Equipment 6300 Accounts Payable 6300 4 Advertising Expense 100 Accrued Liabilities 100 8 Accounts Receivable 5800 Sales Revenue 5800    See Answer
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