(L. OBJ. 1, 4, 6) Comparing accrual and cash basis accounting, preparing adjusting entri...

(L. OBJ. 1, 4, 6) Comparing accrual and cash basis accounting, preparing adjusting entries, and preparing income statements [15—25 min]

Warren’s Golf School completed the following transactions during August, 2012:

Requirements

1. Prepare journal entries for each transaction.

2. Using the journal entries as a guide, show whether each transaction would be handled as a revenue or an expense, using both the accrual and cash basis, by completing the following table:

3. After completing the table, calculate the amount of net income or net loss for the company under the accrual and cash basis for August.

4. Considering your results from requirement 3, which method gives the best picture of the true earnings of Warren’s Golf School? Why?