After completing Lesson 2-3, you will be able to:
- Identify accounting practices related to analyzing transactions into debit and credit parts.
- Use T accounts to analyze transactions showing which accounts are debited or credited for each transaction.
- Analyze how transactions affect owner’s equity accounts.
Notes 2-3
- Obtain a Notes 2-3 handout from your instructor and record your notes through the presentation. You can also view the presentation here.
Working Together 2-3
- Make a copy of this spreadsheet.
- Place this file in your Chapter 2 folder.
- Rename the file to Lesson 2-3-(Your Initials)
- Complete the spreadsheet according to the directions below.
T accounts are given in the Working Papers. Your instructor will guide you through the following examples. Kathy Bergum owns Bergum Services. Bergum Services uses the following accounts.
Cash | Accounts Payable-Bales Supplies |
Accounts Receivable-Sam Erickson | Kathy Bergum, Capital |
Supplies | Kathy Bergum, Drawing |
Prepaid Insurance | Sales |
Advertising Expense | |
Rent Expense |
Directions:
- Prepare two T accounts for each transaction. On each T account, type the account title of one of the accounts affected by the transaction.
- Write the debit or credit amount in each T account to show the transaction’s effect.
Transactions:
Apr. 10 Received cash from sales, $600.00.
Apr. 11 Sold services on account to Sam Erickson, $850.00.
Apr. 14 Paid cash for rent, $250.00.
Apr. 18 Received cash on account from Sam Erickson, $425.00.
Apr. 20 Paid cash to owner for personal use, $300.00.
On Your Own 2-3
- T accounts are given in the Working Papers. Your instructor will guide you through the following examples. Kathy Bergum owns Bergum Services. Bergum Services uses the following accounts.
Cash Accounts Payable-Nash Supply Accounts Receivable-Jon Roe Derrick Hoffman, Capital Supplies Derrick Hoffman, Drawing Prepaid Insurance Sales Advertising Expense Rent Expense Directions:
- Prepare two T accounts for each transaction. On each T account, type the account title of one of the accounts affected by the transaction.
- Type the debit or credit amount in each T account to show the transaction’s effect.
Transactions:
Sept. 13 Received cash from sales, $1,500.00.
Sept. 15 Sold services on account to Jon Roe, $500.00.
Sept. 16 Paid cash for utilities, $450.00.
Sept. 18 Received cash on account from Jon Roe, $250.00.
Sept. 21 Paid cash to owner for personal use, $700.00.
Self-Assessment 2-3
- Complete this self-assessment for Lesson 2-3. You can use your textbook and notes to complete this assessment.
Lesson 2-3 Assignment
- Use the chart of accounts for Hal’s Marketing Services given in Application Problem 2-2.Directions:
- Prepare two T accounts for each transaction. On each T account, type the account title of one of the accounts affected by the transaction.
- Write the debit or credit amount in each T account to show the transaction’s affected that account.
Transactions:
Mar. 11 Received cash from sales, $2,200.00.
Mar. 12 Paid cash for advertising, $150.00.
Mar. 14 Sold services on account to Dominik Field, $1,700.00.
Mar. 18 Paid cash to owner for personal use, $500.00.
Mar. 19 Received cash on account from Dominik Field, $1,000.00.