The Sheridan Theater Inc. was recently formed. It began operations in March 2022. The Sheridan is unique in that it will show only triple features of sequential theme movies. On March 1, the ledger of The Sheridan showed Cash $15,500; Land $37,500; Buildings (concession stand, projection room, ticket booth, and screen) $20,500; Equipment $15,000; Accounts Payable $12,400; and Common Stock $76,100. During the month of March, the following events and transactions occurred:

Mar. 2		Rented the first three Star Wars movies (Star Wars®, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi) to be shown for the first three weeks of March. The film rental was $9,200; $1,900 was paid in cash and $7,300 will be paid on March 10.
3		Ordered the first three Star Trek movies to be shown the last 10 days of March. It will cost $550 per night.
9		Received $9,400 cash from admissions.
10		Paid balance due on Star Wars movies' rental and $2,800 on March 1 accounts payable.
11		The Sheridan Theater contracted with R. Lazlo to operate the concession stand. Lazlo agrees to pay The Sheridan 15% of gross receipts, payable monthly, for the rental of the concession stand.
12		Paid advertising expenses $500.
20		Received $9,600 cash from customers for admissions.
20		Received the Star Trek movies and paid rental fee of $5,000.
31		Paid salaries of $4,500.
31		Received statement from R. Lazlo showing gross receipts from concessions of $10,600 and the balance due to The Sheridan of $1,590 ($10,600× .15) for March. Lazlo paid half the balance due for the rental of the concession stand and will remit the remainder on April 5.
31		Received $24,500 cash from customers for admissions.

Post the March journal entries to the ledger.

Prepare a trial balance on March 31, 2022.

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Ans Journal Entries Date General Journal Debit Credit Mar 2 Rent Expense 13000 Account Payable 11400 ... View the full answer