Partial Balance Sheets and Additional Information Are Listed Below for Ensign

question 119

Essay

Partial balance sheets and additional information are listed below for Ensign Company.

Additional information for 2016:
Net income was $170,000.
Depreciation expense was $30,000.
Sales totaled $400,000.
Cost of goods sold totaled $145,000.
Required:
Prepare the summary entry for the amount of cash paid to merchandise suppliers during 2016.

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Definitions:

Money Supply

The complete sum of available financial resources in an economy, including cash, coins, and the funds available in checking and savings accounts, at a particular instant.

Inflationary Tendencies

The general tendencies or trends towards increasing prices and diminishing purchasing power over time within an economy.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of financial institutions, and ensuring stability of the financial system.

Recovery

Phase of business cycle during which real GDP increases from trough level to level of previous peak.