Prepare necessary adjusting entries-closing entries


The following trial balance was taken from the books of Fisk Corporation on December 31, 2007.

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
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    12,800
Totals    $406,600    $406,600

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

a. Insurance expired during the year, $2,000.

b. Estimated bad debts, 1% of gross sales.

c. Depreciation on furniture and equipment, 10% per year.

d. Interest at 6% is receivable on the note for one full year.

e. Rent paid in advance at December 31, $5,400 (originally charged to expense).

f. Accrued salaries at December 31, $5,800.

Instructions:

(a) Prepare the necessary adjusting entries.

(b) Prepare the necessary closing entries.

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