Based on the data presented in Exercise 5-1, assume that the beginning balances for the customer accounts were zero, except for Tillman Inc., which had a $590 beginning balance. In addition, there were no collections during the period.
a. Set up a T account for Accounts Receivable and T accounts for the four accounts needed in the customer ledger.
b. Post to the T accounts.
c. Determine the balance in the accounts.
d. Prepare a listing of the accounts receivable customer balances as of May 31, 20Y3.
Answer:
a., b., and c.
May 1 Bal. 590
31 7,070
31 Bal. 7,660
May 20 2,800 May 1 2,050
31 Bal. 2,80031 Bal. 2,050
May 10 980 May 1 Bal. 590
31 Bal. 98027 1,240
31 Bal. 1,830
d.
Alpha GenCorp
Hazmat Safety Co.
Masco Co.
Tillman Inc.
Total accounts receivable$7,660