Prepare the journal entries needed to account for the


During 2008, the city of Lenexa was involved in the following:

a.) A budget consisting of estimated revenues of $ 1,500,000 and appropriations for expenditure of $1,550,000 was approved by the city council.

b.) Statements of property tax assessments totaling $1,100,000 were mailed to property owners. Experience indicates that 2% of assessed taxes will be uncollectable.

c.) Equipment costing $85,000 was purchased, and old equipment was sold for $15,000 at the end of its estimated useful life.

d.) The city manager signed a contract to purchase a machine costing $25,000.

e.) The city received a statement from the state indicating that the city's portion of the state sales tax is $50,000.

f.) The machine ordered in (d) above is delivered and accepted. The invoice in the amount of $26,000 was approved for payment. Required Prepare the journal entries needed to account for the preceding transactions.

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