Patterson Company Was Founded in 2013 and Engaged in the Following

question 33

Short Answer

Patterson Company was founded in 2013 and engaged in the following transactions: 1. issued common stock for cash
2) purchased supplies on account
3) collected cash from a customer for services to be provided over a period of 1 year
4) paid a cash dividend to stockholders
5) purchased a 2-year fire insurance policy
6) provided services to customers on account
7) collected cash from accounts receivable
8) paid cash for various operating expenses
9) paid rent in advance for 3 months at a time
Required:
A) Which of the above transactions would require adjusting entries at year end?
B) Why are adjusting entries required before financial statements can be prepared.

• A) Which of the above transactions would require adjusting entries at year end?
• B) Why are adjusting entries required before financial statements can be prepared.

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