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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
Nov-2005 - Oct-2011
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
Comparing accrual and cash-basis accounting, preparing adjusting entries, and preparing income statements
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Sweet Catering completed the following selected transactions during May, 2012:
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May 1 Â Â |
Prepaid rent for three months, $1,500. Â Â |
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Paid electricity expenses, $400. Â Â |
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Received cash for meals served to customers, $2,600. Â Â |
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Paid cash for kitchen equipment, $2,400. Â Â |
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Served a banquet on account, $3,000. Â Â |
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31 Â Â |
Made the adjusting entry for rent (from May 1). Â Â |
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31 Â Â |
Accrued salary expense, $1,400. Â Â |
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31 Â Â |
Recorded depreciation for May on kitchen equipment, $40. Â Â |
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Requirements
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1. Prepare journal entries for each transaction.
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2. Using the journal entries as a guide, show whether each transaction would be handled as a revenue or an expense using both the accrual and cash basis by completing the following table.
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Amount of Revenue (Expense) for May   |
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Cash Basis Amount of Revenue (Expense) Â Â |
Accrual-Basis Amount of Revenue (Expense) Â Â |
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3. After completing the table, calculate the amount of net income or net loss for Sweet Catering under the accrual and cash basis for May.
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4. Considering your results from Requirement 3, which method gives the best picture of the true earnings of Sweet Catering? Why?
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