Analyzing Business Transactions

Questions and Answers

Which transaction results in a decrease in owner's equity?

Ray Neal withdrawing $1,300 from the business (correct)

Investing $25,000 cash in the business

Receiving $600 in cash from customers

Purchasing $7,000 of office equipment on credit

What is the effect of receiving $8,000 cash for services performed on the accounting equation?

No effect on the accounting equation

Increase liabilities and decrease cash

Decrease assets and decrease revenues

Increase assets and increase owner's equity (correct)

In the transaction where the owner invested $25,000 cash in the business, which of the following occurs?

Assets decrease and liabilities increase

Assets increase and owner's equity increases (correct)

Liabilities increase by $25,000

There is no effect on owner's equity

Which transaction involves the business acquiring an obligation?

Purchasing $7,000 of office equipment on credit Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of paying $850 for this month’s rent on the accounting equation?

Decrease cash and decrease owner's equity Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Ray Neal withdrawing $1,300 from the business for personal use?

Decrease both cash and owner's equity Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a transaction for a business?

Economic events that are recorded by accountants. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly identifies a transaction that does not affect liabilities?

Investing cash in the business Signup and view all the answers

Which transaction reflects an increase in revenues?

Performing services for $8,000 cash Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options illustrates the dual effect on the accounting equation when a company invests cash?

Increase in assets and increase in owner's equity. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Softbyte purchases computer equipment for cash?

Increase in assets and decrease in cash. Signup and view all the answers

When Softbyte orders headsets and computer accessories with a delayed payment, how is this transaction classified?

A purchase transaction with future liabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes transactions that are not recorded in accounting records?

Activities that are personal and do not affect the business. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a cash investment by an owner have on a business's financial statements?

Increase in both total assets and total equity. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an external transaction from an internal transaction?

External transactions involve interaction with outside parties. Signup and view all the answers

When are economic events recorded as transactions?

When they are formally analyzed and documented. Signup and view all the answers

What type of transaction is represented by Softbyte receiving $1,200 cash from customers for services performed?

Revenue transaction Signup and view all the answers

When Softbyte receives a bill for advertising services but postpones payment, which account is affected by this transaction?

Accounts Payable Signup and view all the answers

How is the transaction where Softbyte performs $3,500 of services but only receives $1,500 in cash categorized?

Accounts receivable transaction Signup and view all the answers

What type of transactions are recorded when Softbyte pays $600 for office rent, $900 for salaries, and $200 for utilities?

Expense transactions Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the accounts when Softbyte pays the $250 bill from Daily News that was previously recorded?

Cash decreases and Accounts Payable decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the nature of the transaction when Softbyte performs services worth $3,500 but bills $2,000?

It involves a combination of immediate and future cash flow. Signup and view all the answers

In the transaction where Softbyte receives $1,200 cash for development services, what overall effect does this transaction have on the accounting equation?

Assets increase and Equity increases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of the transaction when Softbyte bills customers for services rendered?

It is a non-cash revenue transaction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Transactions

Business transactions are economic events recorded by accountants, which can be external or internal.
Not every activity qualifies as a transaction; valid transactions have a dual effect on the accounting equation.

Transaction Examples from Softbyte

Investment by Owner:
- Ray Neal invests $15,000 cash on September 1, 2020, increasing both assets and owner's equity.
Equipment Purchase:
- Softbyte purchases computer equipment for $7,000 cash, increasing assets.
Purchase of Accessories:
- Acquires headsets and accessories worth $1,600, with payment postponed until October.
Revenue from Services:
- Receives $1,200 cash for app development services, increasing both cash assets and revenue.
Advertising Bill:
- Receives a $250 bill from Daily News for advertising, increasing accounts payable without immediate payment.
Service Revenue Breakdown:
- Performs $3,500 in services, receiving $1,500 in cash and billing $2,000, impacting cash and accounts receivable.
Expense Payments:
- Cash payments include office rent ($600), salaries and wages ($900), and utilities ($200), reflecting cash expenditures.
Clearing Liabilities:
- Pays the previously recorded $250 advertising bill in cash, decreasing accounts payable.
Cash Collection from Customers:
- Receives $600 cash from customers for services previously billed, increasing cash assets.
Owner's Withdrawal:
- Ray Neal withdraws $1,300 for personal use, representing a decrease in owner's equity.

Summary of Transactions

Transaction analysis focuses on their effects on the accounting equation elements: assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity.
The accounting equation must be balanced; decreases on one side correspond with increases on the other.
Owner’s capital, withdrawals, revenues, and expenses highlight changes in owner’s claims on business assets.

Additional Transaction Analysis

Virmari & Co. provides additional transactions for assessment:
- Owner invests $25,000 cash.
- Buys $7,000 office equipment on credit, increasing liabilities.
- Earns $8,000 cash for services, boosting revenue.
- Pays $850 rent for the month, impacting cash reserves.
- Owner withdraws $1,000, affecting owner's equity.

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