Transactions for the Hartman Company for the Month of November

question 279

Essay

Transactions for the Hartman Company for the month of November are presented below. Journalize each transaction and identify each transaction by number. You may omit journal explanations.
1. Stockholders invested an additional $40,000 cash in the business.
2. Purchased land costing $18,000 for cash.
3. Purchased equipment costing $45,000 for $4,500 cash and the remainder on credit.
4. Purchased supplies on account for $800.
5. Paid $3,000 for a one-year insurance policy.
6. Received $2,000 cash for services performed.
7. Received $5,000 for services previously performed on account.
8. Paid wages to employees for $2,500.
9. Paid dividends to stockholders of $400.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its profits to its shareholders, distributing cash among them.

$70 Commission

A specific fee or payment of $70 made to an agent or employee for facilitating a sale or service.

Outstanding Shares

Stocks that a corporation has distributed and are currently owned by investors, encompassing both members of the general public and internal stakeholders of the company.

Net Income

The company's net income following the deduction of all costs, taxes, and losses.