The Following Are Transactions for the City of Salem

question 29

Essay

The following are transactions for the city of Salem.
a.Incurred salaries of $44,000 to be paid next month.
b.Tax bills totaling $500,000 mailed to city residents.
c.Paid salaries above.
d.Computer equipment received in the amount of $11,000,to be paid in 30 days.
Required:
Analyze the above transactions by using the accounting equation for a proprietary fund.

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Definitions:

Cash Receipts

The collection of money, either in the form of cash or checks, received by a business during its operations.

Receivables Period

The median days a company waits to receive money owed by customers for goods or services delivered on credit.

Payables Period

The payables period is a financial metric that indicates the average time it takes for a company to pay its suppliers and vendors.

Accounts Payable Balance

The total amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for products and services purchased on credit.