Question: Problem 2 Adjusting and closing entries (24 points). The following trial balance was taken from the books of Marvelous Corporation on December 31, 2020. Account

Problem 2Adjusting and closing entries (24 points).

The following trial balance was taken from the books of Marvelous Corporation on December 31, 2020.

Account

Debit

Credit

Cash

$ 12,000

Accounts Receivable

40,000

Note Receivable

7,000

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

$ 1,800

Merchandise Inventory

44,000

Prepaid Insurance

4,800

Prepaid Rent

10,000

Furniture and Equipment

125,000

Accumulated Depreciation--F. & E.

15,000

Accounts Payable

10,800

Common Stock

44,000

Retained Earnings

55,000

Sales

280,000

Cost of Goods Sold

111,000

Salaries Expense

50,000

Rent Expense

2,800

Totals

$406,600

$406,600

At year end, the following items have not yet been recorded.

  1. Insurance expired during the year, $2,000.
  2. Estimated bad debts, 1% of gross sales.
  3. Depreciation on furniture and equipment, 10% per year.
  4. Interest at 6% is receivable on the note for one full year.
  5. Rent was paid in advance for five months (from October 2020 through March 2021).
  6. Accrued salaries at December 31, $5,800.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the necessary adjusting entries.
  2. Prepare the necessary closing entries.

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