Transaction Categorization and Financial Statement Analysis for Urban Path Co.
Overview
This assignment analyzes September transactions for Urban Path Co., categorizing each transaction into appropriate accounting accounts and preparing a comprehensive financial position summary. The paper demonstrates understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, balance sheet preparation, and comparative evaluation of financial statements for investment decision-making.
What this coursework covers
- Transaction categorization and journal entries for ten September business transactions
- Financial position analysis showing assets of $107,000, liabilities of $2,000, and equity of $105,000
- Comparative assessment of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement utility for stakeholder decision-making
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Unit 1 Assignment Activity – Transaction Category
Urban Path Co. Transaction
Date | Transaction Description | Category | Debit | Credit |
Sep-01 | Issued 10,000 shares at $10 each to owners for cash $100,000 | Assets (Cash), Equity (Common Stock) | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Sep-03 | Purchased office furniture on account from Office Depot $5,000 | Assets (Office Furniture), Liabilities (Accounts Payable) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Sep-05 | Paid cash for advertising expenses $2,000 | Expenses (Advertising), Assets (Cash) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Sep-07 | Received cash from customers for services performed $3,500 | Assets (Cash), Income (Service Revenue) | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Sep-09 | Paid cash for utility bills $1,500 | Expenses (Utilities), Assets (Cash) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Sep-12 | Paid rent in advance for the next three months $6,000 | Assets (Prepaid Rent), Assets (Cash) | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Sep-15 | Performed services on account $8,000 | Assets (Accounts Receivable), Income (Service Revenue) | $8,000 | $8,000 |
Sep-20 | Paid $3,000 towards the outstanding balance from the purchase of office furniture | Liabilities (Accounts Payable), Assets (Cash) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Sep-25 | Paid salaries to employees $4,500 | Expenses (Salaries), Assets (Cash) | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Sep-30 | Declared and paid a dividend to shareholders $1,000 | Equity (Dividends), Assets (Cash) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Urban Path Co.’s September transactions result in total assets of $107,000, liabilities of $2,000, and equity of $105,000. Assets comprise cash ($100,000 initial – $2,000 adv – $1,500 util – $6,000 rent – $3,000 partial pay – $4,500 sal – $1,000 div + $3,500 cash rev = $85,500), prepaid rent ($6,000), office furniture ($5,000), and accounts receivable ($8,000). This reflects a strong liquidity position with substantial cash and current assets, indicating the company can meet short-term obligations and has invested in operational resources like furniture and prepaid rent.
On the other hand, liabilities are low at $2,000 (remaining accounts payable on furniture), showing minimal debt reliance and low financial risk.