Bourque Corporation began operations on January 2. Its year end is December 31, and it adjusts its

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Bourque Corporation began operations on January 2. Its year end is December 31, and it adjusts its accounts annually. Selected transactions for the current year follow:

1. On January 2, purchased supplies for $2,100 cash. A physical count at December 31 revealed that $550 of supplies were still on hand.

2. Purchased equipment for $20,000 cash on March 1. The equipment is estimated to have a useful life of five years.

3. Purchased a one-year, $5,040 insurance policy for cash on June 1. The policy came into effect on that date.

4. On November 15, received a $1,275 advance cash payment from three clients for services to be provided in the future.

As at December 31, work had been completed for two of the clients ($425 each).

5. On December 15, the company paid $2,500 rent in advance for the next month (January).

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(a) For each of the above situations, prepare the journal entry for the original transaction.

(b) For each of the above situations, prepare any adjusting journal entry required at December 31.

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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

ISBN: 978-1118644942

6th Canadian edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Barbara Trenholm, Wayne Irvine

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