Transactions for Tom Petty Company for the Month of October

question 72

Essay

Transactions for Tom Petty Company for the month of October are presented below. Journalize each transaction and identify each transaction by number. You may omit journal explanations.
1. Invested $40,000 cash in the business in exchange for stock.
2. Purchased land costing $28,000 for cash.
3. Purchased equipment costing $15,000 for $3,000 cash and the remainder on credit.
4. Purchased supplies on account for $800.
5. Paid $1,000 for a one-year insurance policy.
6. Received $3,000 cash for services performed.
7. Received $4,000 for services previously performed on account.
8. Paid wages to employees for $2,500.
9. Paid dividends of $2,000.

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is a significant factor in determining a company's financial health and risk level.

Cost Structure

The composition of fixed and variable costs that a company incurs in the process of producing goods or services.

Operating Leverage

A gauge of the relationship between sales growth and the growth of operational earnings, showing the mix of fixed and variable costs within a business.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to finance investments, aiming to increase the potential return to equity holders.