Computers R Us Inc. began their business in January 1, 2015 and recently lost th

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Computers R Us Inc. began their business in January 1, 2015 and recently lost their accountant. Thankfully, they have been able to hire a fine accounting/finance student from University. They have provided you with the unadjusted trial balance for Computers R Us Inc. as of 12/31/17. The previous accountant recorded all original entries involving cash, etc. during the year. However, at year-end the previous accountant would make all necessary adjusting/reclassification journal entries so that the principles of US GAAP were followed. Your task will be to create and record all necessary adjusting, correcting, and reclassification entries so that 2017 financial statements in accordance with US GAAP can be issued.   The below information was discovered by reviewing contracts, agreements, correspondence and discussions with management.

1. On the “Adjusting Journal Entries” worksheet, prepare in journal entry form all adjusting and correcting journal entries based on the following information. All information was provided to you as of 12/31/2017. (Round all numbers to the nearest dollar).

a. Unadjusted cash balance is Debit $218,000. Computers R Us does banking at three different financial institutions. The details are as follows:

What is the adjusting journal entry for this?

Bank Name Balance Capital Bank $ 85,000 Capital Bank $ (12,000) 1st Sony Bank $ 170,000 Sunny Bank $ (25,000)

Explanation / Answer

Computers R Us Inc. Date/S.N. Account title & Explanation Debit Credit Amount in $ Amount in $ 12/31/2017 Cash 255000 Bank Overdraft/Cash Credit 12000 Bank Overdraft/Cash Credit 25000 Cash balance 218000 To record the adjusting journal entry for cash at the year end

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