Identify the Accounts to Be Debited and Credited for Each

question 136

Essay

Identify the accounts to be debited and credited for each of the following transactions.
1. The owners invested $10,000 cash in the business in exchange for ordinary shares.
2. Purchased supplies on account for $1,000.
3. Billed customers $2,000 for services performed.
4. Paid salaries of $900.

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Definitions:

Operating Costs

Expenses associated with the day-to-day functioning of a business, including costs for rent, utilities, payroll, and raw materials.

Discretionary Income

The portion of a person's income remaining for investment, savings, or expenditures after deducting taxes and essential living costs such as housing and food.

Personal Income

Refers to the total earnings received by individuals, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and income from investments.

Discretionary Income

the portion of an individual's income available for spending after the essentials (like food, shelter, and clothing) have been taken care of.