Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances: Accounts Debit Credit Cash

On January 1,2024, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances:
Accounts Debit Credit
Cash $ 24,300
Accounts receivable 42,500
Allowance for uncollectible accounts 2,700
Inventory 42,000
Land 79,600
Accounts payable 29,200
Notes payable (8%, due in 3 years)42,000
Common stock 68,000
Retained earnings 46,500
Totals $ 188,400 $ 188,400
The $42,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 420 units, each costing $100. During January 2024, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:
January 3 Purchased 1,050 units for $115,500 on account ($110 each).
January 8 Purchased 1,150 units for $132,250 on account ($115 each).
January 12 Purchased 1,250 units for $150,000 on account ($120 each).
January 15 Returned 160 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects.
January 19 Sold 3,600 units on account for $576,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system.
January 22 Received $529,000 from customers on accounts receivable.
January 24 Paid $359,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.
January 27 Wrote off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $2,100.
January 31 Paid cash for salaries during January, $110,000.
The following information is available on January 31,2024.
At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each.
At the end of January, $5,200 of accounts receivable are past due, and the company estimates that 30% of these accounts will not be collected. Of the remaining accounts receivable, the company estimates that 5% will not be collected.
Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31.
Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $13,500.

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