The Unadjusted Trial Balance of James Business Consulting at December

question 105

Essay

The unadjusted trial balance of James Business Consulting at December 31,2018,and the data for the adjustments follow:
James Business Consulting
Unadjusted Trial Balance
December 31,2018
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|} \hline&\text { Balance } & \text { Balance } \\\hline \text { Cash } &\$ 40,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts Receivable } & 12,000 \\\hline \text { Prepaid Insurance } & 3,000 \\\hline \text { Office Supplies } & 6,000\\\hline \text { Accounts Payable } & & \$ 5,000 \\\hline \text { Advertising Payable } & & 0 \\\hline \text { Tames, Capital } & & 37,000 \\\hline \text { James, Withdrawals } & 5,000 & \\\hline \text { Service Revenue } & & 44,000 \\\hline \text { Advertising Expense } & 500 & \\\hline \text { Insurance Expense } & 1,500\\\hline \text { Office Supplies Expense } & 0 \\\hline \text { Rent Expense } & 6,000 \\\hline & \\\text { Salaries Expense } & 12,000\\\hline\text { Total } & \$ 86,000 & \$ 86,000 \\\hline\end{array}$ Data for adjustments:
a.James prepaid 6 months of business insurance on September 30,2018,with coverage beginning on October 1.James treats deferred expenses initially as assets.
b.A physical count of office supplies was made on December 31,2018.This count showed a balance of $4,200 office supplies on hand.
c.On December 31,2018,James received a bill for the November and December advertising in a local newspaper,$800.This bill will be paid on its due date,which is 1/10/2019.
James is preparing financial statements for the quarter ending December 31,2018.
Requirements
1.Journalize the adjusting entries on December 31,2018.
2.Prepare the December 31,2018 adjusted trial balance.Use a proper heading.

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Definitions:

Planning Budget

A budget prepared in advance of a specific budget period, serving as a financial plan for achieving strategic goals.

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the primary business activities, such as interest payments or losses from asset sales.

Service Company

A business that generates revenue through providing intangible products or services, rather than selling physical goods.

Static Budget

A budget that is created for a single level of activity and does not change even when actual levels of activity vary.