Question

The December 31, 2021, post-closing trial balance for Strong Corporation is presented below:

Answer 1

Question Completion:

Prepare a classified balance sheet as of December 31, 2021.

Answer:

Strong Corporation

STRONG CORPORATION

Classified Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash                                    $ 23,400

Accounts receivable              23,200

Prepaid insurance                    4,300

Supplies                                160,000     $210,900

Total current assets                                

Long-Term Investments                          $57,000

Long-term assets:

Land                                       46,000

Buildings                278,000

Acc. depreciation    83,000 195,000   $241,000

Total assets                                          $508,900

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable                37,200

Notes payable, due 2022  62,000

Interest payable                   11,000     $110,200

Long-term liabilities:

Notes payable, due 2031                   $121,000

Equity:

Common stock                210,000

Retained earnings            67,700    $277,700

Total liabilities and equity               $508,900

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

STRONG CORPORATION

Post-closing Trial Balance

December 31, 2021

Accounts                           Debit        Credit

Cash                              $ 23,400

Accounts receivable        23,200

Prepaid insurance              4,300

Supplies                          160,000

Long-Term Investments  57,000

Land                                 46,000

Buildings                        278,000

Accumulated depreciation              $83,000

Accounts payable                              37,200

Notes payable, due 2022                62,000

Interest payable                                 11,000

Notes payable, due 2031                121,000

Common stock                               210,000

Retained earnings                           67,700

Totals                        $ 591,900 $ 591,900

b) The balance sheet is a summary of the financial position or assets, liabilities, and equity of Strong Corporation as at December 31, 2021.