EX 2-8 Journalizing and posting

On February 3, 2012, Wilco Co. purchased $3,250 of supplies on account. In Wiko Co.’s chart of accounts, the supplies account in No. 15, and the accounts payable account is No. 21.

(a) Journalize the February 3, 2012, transaction on page 19 of Wilco Co.’s two-column journal. Include an explanation of the entry.
(b) Prepare a four-column account for supplies. Enter a debit balance of $975 as pf February 1, 2012. Place a check mark (✓) in the Posting Reference column.
(c) Prepare a four-column account for Accounts Payable. Enter a credit balance of $13,150 as of February 1, 2012. Place a check mark (✓) in the Posting Reference column.
(d) Post the February 3, 2012, transaction to the accounts.
(e) Do the rules of debit and credit apply to all companies?

Answer:
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a.
JOURNAL Page 19
Post.
Date Description Ref. Debit Credit
2012
Feb. 3 Supplies .................................................. 15 3,250
Accounts Payable .............................. 21 3,250
Purchased supplies on account.
b., c., d.
Supplies 15
Post. Balance
Date Item Ref. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.
2012
Feb. 1 Balance ................................ 􀀹 ............ ........... 975 ...........
3 .............................................. 19 3,250 ........... 4,225 ...........
Accounts Payable 21
2012
Feb. 1 Balance ................................ 􀀹 ............ ........... ........... 13,150
3 .............................................. 19 ............ 3,250 ........... 16,400
e. Yes, the rules of debit and credit apply to all companies.