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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.
1. Record each of the transactions listed above in the "General Journal" tab (these are shown as items 1-10) assuming aperpetual FIFO inventory system. Review the "General Ledger" and the "Trial Balance" tabs to see the effect of the transactions on the account balances.
2. Record adjusting entries onJanuary 31 in the "General Journal" tab (these are shown as items 11-14).
3. Review the adjusted "Trial Balance" as of January 31,2024, in the "Trial Balance" tab.
4. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the period ended January 31,2024, in the "Income Statement" tab.
5. Prepare a classified balance sheet as of January 31,2024, in the "Balance Sheet" tab.
6. Record the closing entries in the "General Journal" tab (these are shown as items 15-16).
7. Using the information from the requirements above, complete the "Analysis" tab.

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