The following ledger accounts are used by the Heartland Race Track Accounts Receivable
Prepaid Advertising
Prepaid Rent
Unearned Sales Revenue
Sales Revenue
Advertising Expense
Rent Expense
For each of the following transactions below, prepare the journal entry (if one is required) to record the initial transaction and then prepare the adjusting entry, if any, required on November 30, the end of the fiscal year.
A) On November 1, paid rent on the track facility for three months, $180,000.
B) On November 1, sold season tickets for admission to the racetrack. The racing season is year-round with 25 racing days each month. Season ticket sales totaled $1,152,000.
C) On November 1, borrowed $300,000 from First National Bank by issuing a 6% note payable due in three months.
D) On November 5, programs for 20 racing days in November, 25 racing days in December and 15 racing days in January were printed for $3,600.
E) The accountant for the concessions company reported that gross receipts for November were $168,000. 10% is due to Heartland and will be remitted by December 10.
Prepare the journal entry (if one ls required) to record the Initial transaction.
Prepaid Rent 150,000
Cash 150,000
Cash 960,000
Unearned Sales
Revenue 960,000
Cash 250,000
Notes Payable 250,000
Prepaid
Advertising 3,000
Cash 3,000

Heartland Race Track

Journal Entries:

A. November 1:

Debit Prepaid Rent $180,000

Credit Cash Account $180,000

To record the payment of rent for three months.

B. November 1:

Debit Cash Account $1,152,000

Credit Unearned Sales Revenue $1,152,000

To record the sale of year-round season tickets.

C. November 1:

Debit Cash Account $300,000

Credit Notes Payable $300,000

To record the issue of 6% note payable for 3 months.

D. November 5:

Debit Prepaid Advertising $3,600

Credit Cash Account $3,600

To record the printing of programs for three months.

E. Debit Accounts Receivable (Concession) $16,800

Credit Sales Revenue $16,800

To record  concessions fees.

November 30: Adjusting Entries:

A. Debit Rent Expense $60,000

Credit Prepaid Rent $60,000

To adjust for rent expense for the month.

B. Debit Unearned Sales Revenue $96,000

Credit Sales Revenue $96,000

To record the earned revenue for season tickets for the month.

C. Debit Interest Expense $1,500

Credit Interest Payable $1,500

To accrue interest for one month on note payable.

D. Debit Advertising Expense $1,200

Credit Prepaid Advertising $1,200

To record advertising expense for the month.

Explanation:

Heartland Race Track will find the use of the general and adjusting journals helpful in its accounting records.  They provide the needed guidance to ensure that the accounts involved in every business transaction are properly identified and entries are correctly recorded on the correct side of the accounts.  Transactions are recorded following the ubiquitous accounting equation, the accrual concept, and matching principle of generally accepted accounting principles.

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