Prior to Recording Adjusting Entries on December 31, a Company's

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Essay

Prior to recording adjusting entries on December 31, a company's Office Supplies account had an
$780 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $425 of unused supplies available as of December 31. Prepare the required adjusting entry.

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Definitions:

Return on Equity

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, showing how much profit is generated with the money shareholders have invested.

Du Pont Identity

This financial analysis formula breaks down the return on equity into three parts: operating efficiency, asset use efficiency, and financial leverage.

Total Equity

The value of the owners' interest in a company, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.