[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Following are the transactions of a new company called Pose-for-Pics.

August 1M. Harris, the owner, invested $9,000 cash and $38,700 of photography equipment in the company.
August 2The company paid $2,300 cash for an insurance policy covering the next 24 months.
August 5The company purchased supplies for $1,710 cash.
August 20The company received $2,650 cash from taking photos for customers.
August 31The company paid $870 cash for August utilities.
Analyze each transaction above by showing its effects on the accounting equation—specifically, identify the accounts and amounts (including + or −) for each transaction. Use the following partial chart of accounts: Cash; Supplies; Prepaid Insurance; Equipment; M. Harris, Capital; Services Revenue; and Utilities Expense.

Pose-for-Pics

Effects on the accounting equation:

            Assets                                                 = Liabilities + Equity

Aug 1   Cash +$9,000 Equipment +$38,700 =  M. Harris, Capital +$47,700

Aug 2  Cash  -$2,300 Prepaid Insurance +$2,300

Aug 5  Cash    -$1,710 Supplies +$1,710

Aug 20 Cash +$2,650                                        = Revenue +$2,650

Aug 31  Cash  -$870                                            = Utilities Expense -870

Total assets   $49,480                                        = Total equity $49,480                                                                                    

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis based on the accounting equation:

August 1 Cash $9,000 Equipment $38,700 M. Harris, Capital $47,700

August 2 Prepaid Insurance $2,300 Cash ($2,300)

August 5 Supplies $1,710 Cash ($1,710)  

August 20 Cash $2,650 Service Revenue $2,650

August 31 Utilities ($870) Cash ($870)

c.

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