For Each of the Following Transactions,state Which Special Journal Should

question 151

Essay

For each of the following transactions,state which special journal should be used to record the transaction.In addition,state which columns will be used.
Transaction 1: Freeworld Co.paid $1,500 for monthly utilities,on the date the bill was received.
Which special journal?
Which columns are used to record the transaction?
Transaction 2: Wideworld Co.purchased office supplies on account.
Which special journal?
Which columns are used to record the transaction?
Transaction 3: Wonderworld Co.sold $5,000 of merchandise inventory to A.Allen,on account.The cost of the merchandise inventory was $3,200.The company uses a perpetual inventory system.
Which special journal?
Which columns are used to record the transaction?
Transaction 4: Oneworld Co.borrowed $10,000 from World National Bank.
Which special journal?
Which columns are used to record the transaction?

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Definitions:

Gross Payroll

The total amount of money paid by a business to its employees before any deductions are made.

Social Security Rate

The percentage rate at which income is taxed to fund a country's social security system, which usually provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Unfunded Pension Liability

The gap between the pension benefits promised to employees and the actual amount of funds available to meet those obligations.

Long-term Liability

Financial obligations of a business that are due beyond the current fiscal year or operating cycle.