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Preparing closing entriesThe following financial information was taken from the books of B...

Preparing closing entries

The following financial information was taken from the books of Better Shape Health Club, a small spa and health club.

Account Balances as of December 31,2011

Accounts Receivable

$16,150

Accounts Payable

5,500

Salaries Payable

2,150

Cash

20,725

Dividends

1,750

Operating Expense

31,550

Prepaid Rent

600

Rent Expense

4,200

Retained Earnings 1/1/2011

32,650

Salaries Expense

11,200

Service Revenue

48,400

Supplies

450

Supplies Expense

4,240

Common Stock

6,515

Unearned Revenue

8,050

Land

12,400

Required

a. Prepare the journal entries necessary to close the temporary accounts at December 31, 2011, the Better Shape Health Club.

b. What is the balance in the Retained Earnings account after the closing entries are posted?

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