E$2-2$B$.$ Transaction Analysis Following the example shown in $($a$)$ below, indicate the effects of the listed transactions on the assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity of John Dallmus, certified public accountant, a corporation:

a$.$ Purchased, for cash, a desktop computer for use in the office.

ANSWER: Increase assets $($Office Equipment$)$

Decrease assets $($Cash$)$

b$.$ Rendered accounting services and billed client.

c$.$ Paid utilities for month.

d$.$ Rendered tax services to client for cash.

e$.$ Received amount due from client in Transaction $($b$).$

f$.$ Purchased a copying machine on account.

g$.$ Paid employees' salaries for the month.

h$.$ Paid for copying machine purchased in Transaction $($f$).$

i$.$ The company paid a dividend.