Bill’s Lawn Care Module 2 Mini Practice Problem
Bill’s Lawn Care Module 2 Mini Practice Problem
Bill has asked you to prepare financial statements for his first month of operation. The following information relates to the month of May, 2014. (Round all calculations to the nearest whole dollar)
1. On May 2, Bill signed a 1 year, 6% note for $3,500 associated with the purchase of a used truck for the business. The interest will be due with the principle of the note.
2. On May 2, Bill purchased a used truck for $7,000 to use for the lawn care business. He estimates a trade-in value of $500 at the end of the estimated five-year life of the truck.
3. On May 5, Bill purchased a lawn mower for $300 and an aerator for $500. He estimates $0 salvage value for both pieces of equipment and an estimated two-year life for both.
4. On May 6, Bill writes a $600 check for a six month insurance policy that expires October 31, 2014.
Instructions:
1. Using the chart of accounts provided, and the Excel template provided with this assignment,record the adjustments in the Worksheet, calculate the adjusted trial balance and complete the worksheet.
2. Prepare the Income Statement, Statement of Owner’s Capital and Balance Sheet for Bill’s Lawn Care for May, 2014
3. Prepare journal entries, in good form, to record the May adjusting entries. Explanations are optional. Start with Page 3 of the General Journal for the adjusting entries.
4. Post the journal entries to general ledger accounts. There are already transactions in the ledger for the month, you are adding to those transactions.
5. Prepare and post the closing entries for May, 2014. Start with Page 4 of the General Journal for the closing entries
6. Prepare a post-closing trial balance as of May 31, 2014, for Bill’s Lawn Care.
Bill’s Lawn Care
Chart of Accounts
Classification
Account Number
Account Name
ASSETS
101
Cash
110
Accounts Receivable
120
Supplies
130
Prepaid Insurance
150
Equipment
155
Accumulated Depreciation – Equipment
LIABILITIES
201
Accounts Payable
220
Notes Payable
225
Interest Payable
OWNER’S EQUITY
301
Owner’s Capital
305
Owner’s Drawings
310
Income Summary
REVENUES
401
Lawn Service Revenue
EXPENSES
620
Supplies Expense
630
Fuel Expense
640
Repair and Maintenance Expense
650
Advertising Expense
660
Insurance Expense
670
Depreciation Expense
680
Interest Expense
