Question: Ace Lawn Care Module 1 Mini Practice Problem Jim Graham started his career mowing lawns for neighbors while he was in junior high school. Jim

 Ace Lawn Care Module 1 Mini Practice Problem Jim Graham started

his career mowing lawns for neighbors while he was in junior high

Ace Lawn Care Module 1 Mini Practice Problem Jim Graham started his career mowing lawns for neighbors while he was in junior high school. Jim worked summers for the local golf course while he was in high school and now that he has graduated, he is starting his own lawn care business. You are taking an accounting class at the local community college and have agreed to help Jim set up and maintain the accounting records for his new business. He has set up a checking account in the business name, Ace Lawn Care, at the local bank. After some discussion with you, Jim has decided to set the business up as a sole proprietorship. You and Jim established a chart of accounts to be used in recording the business transactions. In May, 2014, the following activities occur at Ace Lawn Care. May 1 Jim withdraws $15,000 from his savings account and deposits it in the business bank account. May 2 Jim purchases a used truck for $5,000 to use for the lawn care business, he writes a check for $2,000 and signs a 1 year, 6% note for the balance May 5 Jim purchases a lawn mower for $300 and an aerator for $500 and writes a check for the total amount May 6 Jim writes a $600 check for a six month insurance policy that expires October 31 2014 Jim establishes a $500 line of credit account with Jones Fuel, a local gas station. Jim writes a check for $50 for a weekly advertisement in the local newspaper May 7 May 8 The advertisement will run every Friday through the end of May, 2014. May 16 At the end of the first week, Jim has earmed $600 for lawn care services. Of the $600, $500 was paid in cash and $100 was on credit May 23 At the end of the second week, Jim has eamed $1,100 for lawn care services. Of the $1,100, $700 was paid in cash and $400 was on credit Jim writes a check for $50 to have the mower blade sharpened. At the end of the third week, Jim has earned $1,000 for lawn care services. Of the May 26 May 30 $1,000, $800 was paid in cash and $200 was on credit Jim receives payments, on account, in the amount of $500 Jim receives his monthly invoice and writes a check for $150 to Jones Fuel. Jim writes a check to himself for $1,000 for personal expenses. May 31 May 31

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