The Balances for the Accounts of Lance's Consulting Firm, Inc

question 119

Essay

The balances for the accounts of Lance's Consulting Firm, Inc. for the year ended December 31 are shown below. Each account shown had a normal balance.
$$\begin{array} { l r l r } \text { Accounts payable } & \$ 6,400 & \text { Wages expense } & \$ 35,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 7,000 & \text { Rent expense } & 5,000 \\\text { Cash } & 10,000 & \text { Retained Earnings } & 68,700 \\\text { Office Supplies } & 1,000 & \text { Land } & 53,000 \\\text { Building } & 99,000 & \text { Unearned Revenue } & 7,000 \\\text { Supplies expense } & 15,000 & \text { Dividends } & 20,000 \\\text { Consulting Revenue } & 150,000 & \text { Common Stock } & 12,900\end{array}$$
Calculate Total Assets.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of the materials and labor necessary to create the product.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding direct labor, raw materials, or production costs.

Sales Revenue

Income received from selling goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, represented by their shares of the company's stock.