Question

The ledger of Mai Company includes the following accounts with normal balances as of December 31: Common Stock $9,000; Dividends $800; Services Revenue $13,000; Wages Expense $8,400; and Rent Expense $1,600. Prepare its December 31 closing entries.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dec 31 Dr Service Revenue 13,000

Cr Income Summary 13,000

Dec 31 Dr Income Summary 10,000

Cr Wages Expense 8,400

Cr Rent Expense 1,600

Dec 31 Dr Income Summary 3,000

(13,000-10,000)

Cr Retained Earnings 3,000

Dec 31 Dr Retained Earnings 800

Cr Dividends 800

Explanation:

Preparation of its December 31 closing entries.

Dec 31 Dr Service Revenue 13,000

Cr Income Summary 13,000

(Being to close revenue account)

Dec 31 Dr Income Summary 10,000

(8,400+1,600)

Cr Wages Expense 8,400

Cr Rent Expense 1,600

(Being to close expense account)

Dec 31 Dr Income Summary 3,000

(13,000-10,000)

Cr Retained Earnings 3,000

(Being to close net income/loss)

Dec 31 Dr Retained Earnings 800

Cr Dividends 800

(Being to close dividends)