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The following is the post-closing trial balance for the Whitlow Manufacturing Corporation as of December 31, 2020.

Account Title	Debits			Credits
Cash		4,100
Accounts receivable		1,100
Inventory		4,100
Equipment		10,100
Accumulated depreciation					2,600
Accounts payable					2,100
Accrued liabilities					0
Common stock					9,000
Retained earnings					5,700
Sales revenue					0
Cost of goods sold		0
Salaries expense		0
Rent expense		0
Advertising expense		0
Totals		19,400			19,400

The following transactions occurred during January 2021:

Jan.		1		Sold merchandise for cash, $2,600. The cost of the merchandise was $1,100. The company uses the perpetual inventory system.
		2		Purchased equipment on account for $4,600 from the Strong Company.
		4		Received a $200 invoice from the local newspaper requesting payment for an advertisement that Whitlow placed in the paper on January 2.
		8		Sold merchandise on account for $4,100. The cost of the merchandise was $1,900.
		10		Purchased merchandise on account for $9,050.
		13		Purchased equipment for cash, $900.
		16		Paid the entire amount due to the Strong Company.
		18		Received $4,000 from customers on account.
		20		Paid $900 to the owner of the building for January’s rent.
		30		Paid employees $2,100 for salaries for the month of January.
		31		Paid a cash dividend of $900 to shareholders.

4. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance as of January 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Unadjusted trial balance as of January 31, 2021 for the Whitlow Manufacturing Corporation

S. No	Accounts Name	Debit	Credit
1	Cash	$1,300
2	Sales Revenue		$6,700
3	Cost of goods sold	$3,000
4	Rent expense	$900
5	Dividend	$900
6	Accounts Payable		$11,350
7	Accounts receivable	$1,200
8	Salaries and wages expense	$2,100
9	Equipment	$15,600
10	Advertising expense	$200
11	Inventory	$10,150
12	Accumulated depreciation—equipment		$2,600
13	Common Stocks		$9,000
14	Retained Earnings		$5,700
	TOTAL	$35,350	$35,350