Day 134

After studying Chapter 14, you will be able to:

  • Define accounting terms related to distributing dividends and preparing a work sheet for a merchandising business.
  • Identify accounting concepts and practices related to distributing dividends and preparing a work sheet for a merchandising business.
  • Journalize the declaration and payment of a dividend.
  • Begin a work sheet for a merchandising business.
  • Plan work sheet adjustments for merchandise inventory, supplies, prepaid expenses, uncollectible accounts, and depreciation.
  • Calculate federal income tax and plan the work sheet adjustment for federal income tax.
  • Complete a work sheet for a merchandising business.

Lesson 14-5 Notes

  1. Obtain a copy of the notes handout.
  2. Read Lesson 14-5 on pages 423-426.
  3. As you read, utilize this presentation to help you fill in the missing parts on the handout.

Working Together 14-5

  1. Use the work sheet from Working Together 14-2.  Your instructor will guide you through the following example on page 426.

On Your Own 14-5

  1. Use the work sheet from On Your Own 14-2.  Work this problem independently as directed on page 426.

Self-Assessment 14-5

  1. Complete this self-assessment for Lesson 14-5.  You can use your textbook and notes to complete this assessment.  

Application Problem 14-5

  1. Using your Lesson 14-2,14-3,14-4,14-5,14-6 spreadsheet, use the Application Problem worksheet at the bottom left, and complete the problem as directed on page 439 or below.