Question

The income statement for the Shamrock, Inc. for the month ended July 31 shows Service Revenue $17,510, Salaries and Wages Expense $9,760, Maintenance and Repairs Expense $3,070, and Income Tax Expense $1,400. The statement of retained earnings shows an opening balance for Retained Earnings of $24,760 and Dividends $1,660. Prepare closing journal entries.

Answer 1

Answer:

July 31

Dr Service revenue $17,510

Cr Income summary $17,510

July 31

Dr Income summary $14,230

Salaries and Wages Expense $9,760, Maintenance and Repairs Expense $3,070 Income Tax Expense $1,400

July 31

Dr Income summary 3,280

Cr retained earnings 3,280

July 31

Dr Retained earnings 1,660

Cr Dividends 1,660

Explanation:

Preparation of the closing journal entries

July 31

Dr Service revenue $17,510

Cr Income summary $17,510

(To close revenue account)

July 31

Dr Income summary $14,230

(9,760+3,070+1,400)

Salaries and Wages Expense $9,760, Maintenance and Repairs Expense $3,070 Income Tax Expense $1,400

(To close expense accounts)

July 31

Dr Income summary 3,280

(17,510-14,230)

Cr retained earnings 3,280

(To close net income/loss to retainedearnings)

July 31

Dr Retained earnings 1,660

Cr Dividends 1,660

(To close dividends to retained earnings)