Crane Company, a computer services company, entered into these transactions during May 2017, its first month of operations. 1. Stockholders invested $32,000 in the business in exchange for common stock of the company.
2. Purchased computers for office use (recorded as Equipment) for $26,600 from Ladd on account.
3. Paid $5,500 cash for May rent on storage space.
4. Performed computer services worth $18,400 on account.
5. Performed computer services for Wharton Construction Company for $5,300 cash.
6. Paid Western States Power Co. $8,500 cash for energy usage in May.
7. Paid Ladd for the computers purchased in (2).
8. Incurred advertising expense for May of $1,800 on account.
9. Received $10,200 cash from customers for contracts billed in (4).
Using the following tabular analysis, show the effect of each transaction on the accounting equation. Put explanations for changes to revenues or expenses in the far right column.
Assets Liabilities Stockholders Equity
Cash + Accounts + Equipment = Accounts + Common + Retained Earnings
Receivable Payable Stock Revenue Expenses