208 ♦ Chapter 4
6. Part A
These transactions are provided for Lou’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Record these entries in the
general journal provided.
Lou’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning began business by depositing $30,000 in a checking account
in the name of Lou’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Inc. and issued capital stock.
Borrowed $6,000 from City Bank for 5 years and signed a promissory note with an annual
interest rate of 9%.
Purchased equipment from Washers Wholesale, $16,200 for cash.
Purchased supplies costing $3,000 from Suds ‘n Stuff on account.
Paid one month’s rent for business space in Pine Plaza, $1,000.
Paid cash for the purchase a 6-month insurance policy, $3,600.
Paid $2,400 for advertising to appear in the Pine Press newspaper during the next three
months.
Received $150 from customers who paid in advance for laundry services for January and
February.
Services provided to customers during the first half of January totaled 6,700. Dry cleaning
services were $4,700 and laundry services were $2,000. Cash received totaled $5,400 and
services on account were $1,300.
Paid employees for hours worked during the first two weeks of January, $1,120.
Paid $2,600 on account to Suds ‘n Stuff.
Paid wages for January 15 – 28, $1,120.
Services provided the second half of January totaled $16,500. Dry cleaning services were
$11,500 and laundry services were $5,000. Cash received totaled $13,800 and services on
account were $2,700.
Received and paid the utility bill, $500.
Received but did not pay the telephone bill, $250.
Received cash of $2,800 on accounts receivable.
Declared and paid dividends to the stockholders, $2,140.