Question

Andrea Apple opened Apple Photography, Inc. on January 1 of the current year. During January, the following transactions occurred and were recorded in the company's books:
1. Andrea invested $13,600 cash in the business in exchange for common stock.
2. Andrea contributed $21,000 of photography equipment to the business.
3. The company paid $2,200 cash for an Insurance policy covering the next 24 months.
4. The company received $5,800 cash for services provided during January.
5. The company purchased $6,300 of office equipment on credit.
6. The company provided $2,850 of services to customers on account.
7. The company paid cash of $1,600 for monthly rent.
8. The company paid $3,200 on the office equipment purchased in transaction #5 above.
9. The company paid $285 cash for January utilities.
Required:
Based on this information, the balance in the cash account at the end of January would be:_____.
a) $15,450.
b) $12,115.
c) $13,500.

Answer 1

Answer:

Apple Photography, Inc.

Based on this information, the balance in the cash account at the end of January would be:_____.

b) $12,115.

Explanation:

a) Cash Account

Common Stock   $13,600

Insurance              (2,200)

Service Revenue   5,800)

Rent                       (1,600)

Office equipment (3,200)

Utilities                     (285)

Balance                $12,115

b) Apple Photography, Inc had a balance in the cash account at the end of January of $12,115 which was the difference between the cash inflows and cash outflows during the month.  The inflows represented cash received by Apple Photography  from the owners and customers and the cash paid for running the business.