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Lesson 1: Course Orientation and Review of Accounting Cycle

Statement Preparation

Financial statements are normally prepared directly from the account balance information contained in the adjusted trial balance. The statements include the following:

  • Income Statement
  • Statement of Retained Earnings
  • Balance Sheet

Income Statement

Income Statement
Mar Electrical Service
Income Statement
For the period ended December 31, 20XX
Revenues
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Revenue
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$20,000
Expenses
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Utilities Expense
$500
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Supplies Expense
800
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Insurance Expense
400
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Interest Expense
167
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Depreciation Expense, Equipment
9,600
 
Depreciation Expense, Truck
5,000
 
Total Expenses
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16,467
Net Income
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$3,533

 

Statement of Retained Earnings 

Statement of Retained Earnings
Mar Electrical Service
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the period ended December 31, 20XX
Retained Earnings 12/1/20XX
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$0
Add:  Net Income
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+$3,533
Less: Dividends
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0
=Retained Earnings 12/31/20XX
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$3,533

 

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet
Mar Electrical Service
Balance Sheet 
As of December 31, 20XX
Assets
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Liabilities
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Cash$82,100
Accounts Payable
$2,000
Accounts Receivable
9,000
Notes Payable
40,000
Supplies
3,200
Interest Payable
167
Prepaid Insurance
2,000
Unearned Revenue
6,000
Total Current Assets$96,300Total Liabilities$48,167
Truck
15,000Owners' Equity
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Equipment
40,400
Common Stock
100,000
Total PP&E$55,400
Retained Earnings
3,533
Total Assets$151,700Total Owners' Equity$103,533
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Total Liabilities & Owners' Equity$151,700

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