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Question: Identify the nature (asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss) of the following items and specify whether they appear in the balance sheet or income statement:

  1. Office furniture
  2. Income from services
  3. Salaries paid to workers
  4. Supplies on hand
  5. Salary payable to workers
  6. Cash
  7. Income from the sale of a used truck
  8. Goods damaged by fire in the store

Selected Transactions by John Décor (September 2002):

  • September 10: Mr. John transferred Birr 10,000 cash from his personal account to the business.
  • September 10: Paid rent for the month, Birr 500.
  • September 11: Purchased a truck for Birr 12,000; paid Birr 3,000 in cash and issued a notes payable for the difference.
  • September 12: Purchased equipment on account Birr 1,460.
  • September 13: Purchased supplies on account Birr 240.
  • September 14: Paid insurance premiums of Birr 170 (debited prepaid insurance).
  • September 15: Received cash for completed services, Birr 360.
  • September 16: Purchased supplies on account Birr 240.
  • September 18: Paid salaries, Birr 900.
  • September 21: Paid liabilities for equipment purchase.
  • September 24: Recorded sales on account, Birr 2,080.
  • September 26: Received an invoice for truck expense, Birr 115.
  • September 27: Paid utilities expense, Birr 205, and miscellaneous expenses, Birr 73.
  • September 28: Received cash from customers on account, Birr 1,420.
  • September 30: Paid salaries to employees, Birr 950, and withdrew Birr 1,750 for personal use.

Corrected Trial Balance (Betty Beauty Saloon):

Account Debit Credit
Cash 5,902  
Accounts Receivable 6,300  
Supplies 1,600  
Equipment 5,200  
Accounts Payable   4,300
Betty Capital 10,000  
Service Income 4,700  
Operating Expenses 1,980  
Miscellaneous Expense   1,710
Salary Payable   3,400
Tax Payable   1,225
Ato Abay Capital 41,245  
Ato Abay Drawing   18,600
Salary Expense 172  
Rent Expense   18,000
Supplies Expense   5,315
Depreciation Expense (Equipment)   12,790
Depreciation Expense (Automobile)   8,650
Utilities Expense   4,700
Taxes Expense   1,500
Insurance Expense   2,500
Total 20,982 20,982

This revised content clarifies the transactions and trial balance, aligning with accounting principles and terminology. If you need further adjustments or additional details, please let me know!

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