Using the Following Accounting Equation Elements and Their Balances, Prepare

question 160

Essay

Using the following accounting equation elements and their balances, prepare, in good format a balance sheet in report form for Bright Futures Company for the month ended August 31. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Telephone expense } & \$ 1,150 \\\text { Cash } & 3,000 \\\text { Accounts payable } & 1,540 \\\text { Jason Bright, drawing } & 800 \\\text { Fees earned } & 15,700 \\\text { Rent expense } & 1,400 \\\text { Supplies } & 140 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 1,500 \\\text { Computer equipment } & 20,000 \\\text { Jason Bright, capital (August 1) } & 14,320 \\\text { Wages expense } & 4,800 \\\text { Utilities expense } & 750 \\\text { Notes payable } & 2,400 \\\text { Office expense } & 420\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

Standard cost is an estimated or predetermined cost of performing an operation, producing a good, or delivering a service, under normal conditions, used for budgeting and assessing performance.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of materials multiplied by the quantity purchased.

Raw Materials

Basic materials and substances used in the initial stages of production to create goods and products.

Nonfinancial Measures

Nonfinancial measures refer to metrics used to assess aspects of a business's performance not directly related to financial outcomes, such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement, or environmental impact.