The amounts of the assets and liabilities of Chickadee Travel Service at April 30, 2006, the end
of the current year, and its revenue and expenses for the year are listed below. The retained earn-
ings were $35,000, and the capital stock was $15,000 at May 1, 2005, the beginning of the current
year. Dividends of $30,000 were paid during the current year.
Accounts payable $ 12,200
Accounts receivable 31,350
Cash 53,050
Fees earned 263,200
Miscellaneous expense 2,950
Rent expense 37,800
Supplies 3,350
Supplies expense 7,100
Taxes expense 5,600
Utilities expense 22,500
Wages expense 131,700
Instructions
- Prepare an income statement for the current year ended April 30, 2006.
- Prepare a retained earnings statement for the current year ended April 30, 2006.
- Prepare a balance sheet as of April 30, 2006.
The financial statements at the end of Ameba Realty’s first month of operations are shown below.
40 Chapter 1 The Role of Accounting in Business
Problem 1-1A
Income statement, retained
earnings statement, and
balance sheet
Goal 4
Net income: $55,550
Problem 1-2A
Missing amounts from
financial statements
Goal 4
j. $40,440
Ameba Realty
Income Statement
For the Month Ended June 30, 2006
Fees earned $18,800
Operating expenses:
Wages expense $ (a)
Rent expense 1,920
Supplies expense 1,600
Utilities expense 1,080
Miscellaneous expenses 660
Total operating expenses 9,560
Net income $ (b)
ACCOUNTING APPLICATION PROBLEMS
- Betsy donated several dresses from inventory for a local charity auction for the benefit of
a women’s abuse shelter. - Betsy paid her dues to the YWCA.
- Lefty paid a breeder’s fee for an English springer spaniel to be used as a hunting guide dog.