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15-1 Balance Sheet Equation Sacks Fifth operates 197 fashion specialty retail stores in 28 states. The company's actual data (slightly simplified) follow for its fiscal year ended June 15, 2009 (in millions of dollars): Assets, beginning of period Assets, end of period $5,850 Liabilities, beginning of period B Liabilities, end of period 6,041 Paid-in capital, beginning of period Paid-in capital, end of period Retained carnings, beginning of period 979 495 Retained carnings, end of period Revenues 8,550 Costs and expenses Net income 613 Dividends 336 152 Additional investments by stockholders Find the unknowns (in millions), showing computations to support your answers. 15-2 Analysis of Transactions; Preparation of Statements The Mentha Company was incorporated on July 1, 20X1. Mentha had 10 holders of common stock. Laurie Mentha, who was the president and CEO, held 49% of the shares. The company rented space in chain discount stores and specialized in selling running shoes. Mentha's first location was a store in Centerville Mall. The following events occurred during July: A. The company was incorporated. Common stockholders invested $145,000 cash. B. Purchased merchandise inventory for cash, $55,000. C. Purchased merchandise inventory on open account, $28,000. D. Merchandise carried in inventory at a cost of $42,000 was sold for $90,000, S30,000 for cash and S60,000 on open account. Mentha carries and will collect these accounts receivable. E. Collection of a portion of the preceding accounts receivable, $25,000. F. Payments of a portion of accounts payable, $15,000. See transaction C. G. Special display equipment and fixtures were acquired on July 1 for $48,000. Their expected useful life was 48 months with no terminal scrap value. Straight-line depreciation was adopted. This equipment was removable. Mentha paid $15,000 as a down payment and signed a promissory note for $33,000. H. On July 1, Mentha signed a rental agreement with Centerville Mall. The agreement called for rent of $1,550 per month, payable quarterly in advance. Therefore, Mentha paid $4,650 cash on July 1. I. The rental agreement also called for a payment of 15% of all sales. This payment was in addition to the flat $2,350 per month. In this way, Centerville Mall would share in any success of the venture and be compensated for general services such as cleaning and utilities. This payment was to be made in cash on the last day of each month as soon as the sales for the month were tabulated. Therefore, Mentha made the payment on July 31. J. Wages, salaries, and sales commissions were all paid in cash for all earnings by employees. The amount was $30,000. K. Depreciation expense for July was recognized. See transaction G. L. The expiration of an appropriate amount of prepaid rental services was recognized. See transaction H. 1. Prepare an analysis of Mentha Company's transactions, employing the equation approach demonstrated in Exhibit 15-1 (pg 621). Two additional columns will be needed, one for Equipment and Fixtures and one for Note Payable. Show all amounts in thousands. 2 Prepare a balance sheet as of July 31, 20X1, and an income statement for the month of July. Ignore income taxes. 3 Given these sparse facts, analyze Mentha's performance for July and its financial position as of July 31, 20X1. 15-3 Cash Basis Versus Accrual Basis Refer to the preceding problem. If Mentha Company measured income on the cash basis, what revenue would be reported for July? Which basis (acerual or cash) provides a better measure of revenue? Why? 15-4 Debits and Credits Study Appendix 15B. Determine for the following transactions whether the account named in parentheses is to be debited or credited: 1. Sold merchandise (Merchandise Inventory), $1,000 2. Received cash from customers on accounts due (Accounts Receivable), $2,450 3. Paid rent in advance (Prepaid Expenses), $1,250 4. Borrowed money from First National Bank (Notes Payable), $12,000 5. Paid dividends (Cash), S800 6. Delivered merchandise to customers (Merchandise Inventory), $3,500 7. Paid O'Brien Associates $3,000 owed them (Accounts Payable)

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Answer to Q# 15-1 (First question in the list): A) Assets, end of period B) Liabilities, beginning of period C) Paid in capital, end of period D) Retained earnings, end of period E) Costs and Expenses $7,944 $4,376 $1,131 $772 $7,937 Workings: $5,850 Assets, beginning of period Less: Paid in capital, beginning of period Retained earnings, beginning of period Liabilities, beginning of period Liabilities, end of period Add: Retained earnings, end of period Add: Paid in capital, end of period Assets, end of period $6,041 $772 [As calculated] $1,131 [As calculated] $7,944 $979 $495 $4,376 $8,550 Revenues Less: Net income Costs and Expenses -$613 $7,937 Retained earnings, beginning of period Add: Net income Less: Dividends Retained earnings, end of period $495 $613 $336 $772 Paid in capital, beginning of period Add: Addl. Invest. by stockholders Paid in capital, end of period $979 $152 $1,131