Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances: AccountsDebitCreditCash$ 2 1 ,

On January 1,2024, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances:
AccountsDebitCreditCash$ 21,900Accounts receivable36,500Allowance for uncollectible accounts$ 3,100Inventory30,000Land61,600Accounts payable32,400Notes payable (8%, due in 3 years)30,000Common stock56,000Retained earnings28,500Totals$ 150,000$ 150,000
The $30,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 300 units, each costing $100. During January 2024, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:
January 3Purchased 1,200 units for $126,000 on account ($105 each).January 8Purchased 1,300 units for $143,000 on account ($110 each).January 12Purchased 1,400 units for $161,000 on account ($115 each).January 15Returned 100 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects.January 19Sold 4,000 units on account for $600,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system.January 22Received $580,000 from customers on accounts receivable.January 24Paid $410,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.January 27Wrote off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $2,500.January 31Paid cash for salaries during January, $128,000.
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, $4,000 of accounts receivable are past due, and the company estimates that 40% of these accounts will not be collected. Of the remaining accounts receivable, the company estimates that 4% 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 $12,300.

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