158. Several transactions are listed below, with the accounting equation stated to the right side of each. Use the
following identification codes to indicate the effects of each transaction on the accounting equation: I =
Increase; D = Decrease; NE = No Effect. Write your answers in the space provided under the accounting
equation, being sure to include an identification code for each element of the accounting equation. An example
is provided before the first transaction.
Example:
Common
stock is
issued to
investors in
the
company
Services are sold for cash.
Equipment is purchased on credit.
Payment is made for equipment purchased on credit.
Services are sold for credit.
Cash is collected from customers for accounts receivable
balances.
Dividends are paid to stockholders.
Land and building are acquired in exchange for shares of
common stock.
Utility bill is received and recorded; will pay later.
Stockholders’
Assets
=
Liabilities
+
Equity
Example:
stock is
I
NE
I
A)
Services are sold for cash.
I
NE
I
B)
Equipment is purchased on credit.
I
I
NE
C)
Payment is made for equipment purchased on credit.
D
D
NE
D)
Services are sold for credit.
I
NE
I
balances.
F)
Dividends are paid to stockholders.
D
NE
D
G)
Land and building are acquired in exchange for shares of
common stock.
I
I
H)
Utility bill is received and recorded; will pay later.
NE
I
D