Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances: AccountsDebitCreditCash$ 2 5 ,

On January 1,2024, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks included the following account balances:
AccountsDebitCreditCash$ 25,300Accounts receivable45,000Allowance for uncollectible accounts3,700Inventory47,000Land87,100Accounts payable26,700Notes payable (12%, due in 3 years)47,000Common stock73,000Retained earnings54,000Totals$ 204,400$ 204,400
The $47,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 470 units, each costing $100. During January 2024, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:
January 3Purchased 1,550 units for $170,500 on account ($110 each).January 8Purchased 1,650 units for $189,750 on account ($115 each).January 12Purchased 1,750 units for $210,000 on account ($120 each).January 15Returned 185 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects.January 19Sold 5,100 units on account for $765,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system.January 22Received $749,000 from customers on accounts receivable.January 24Paid $520,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.January 27Wrote off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $2,600.January 31Paid cash for salaries during January, $136,000.
The following information is available on January 31,2024.
a. At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each.
b. At the end of January, $5,700 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 5% will not be collected.
c. Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31.
d. Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $14,000.
On January 1 , 2 0 2 4 , the general ledger of

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