Answer:
Journal Entry Format:
1. Supplies (debit) $6,400 Accounts payable (credit) $6,400
2. Land (debit) $450,000 Cash (credit) $160,000 Notes Payable (credit) $290,000
3. Accounts payable (debit) $6,400 Cash (credit) $6,400
4. Salaries Expense (debit) $1,000 Cash (credit) $1,000
5. Cash (debit) $5,000 Service Revenue (credit) $1,000
6. Accounts receivable $2,500 Service Revenue (credit) $2,500
7. Cash (debit) $2,000 Accounts receivable (credit) $2,000
8. Dividends (debit) $1,000 Cash (credit $1,000
Explanation:
With the above journal format, the account that receives value is debited while the account that gives value is credited. This follows the accounting principle of debiting the receiver and crediting the giver. It shows that assets, expenses, and losses have debit balances while liabilities, equity, gains, and revenues have credit balances.
