Papa's Vintage Books is a new company owned and operated by Nickolas Clause, known to almost everyone as Papa.

a) Record in general journal the following activities as necessary. Make any necessary assumptions, but state the assumptions you make in your answers:

On July 1, Nic opened a bank account in the company name at the local bank, depositing $38,500.

Later that day, a building was rented with the first the first and last months' rent paid at signing. Monthly rent is $1800.

Nic purchased insurance on July 1 to cover improvements, inventory and liability for the year and paid $2,310.

Utilities were activated that afternoon.

By July 6, a contractor had completed the construction of shelving throughout the store as well as a front desk for the register. Improvements totaled $9,600 and have a useful life of 10 years.

Nic has been a collector of vintage books for years and on the 7th of July, he brought all duplicate volumes from his private collection to the store and put them in inventory. The value at cost of these books totaled $71,400.

Because of the nature of what he sells, Nic maintains a specific inventory, and as each book sells, the cost is also tracked individually.

Nic creates a change fund which will be maintained in the store. Using a check for $200, he has the bank cash it and provide change, ones, fives, tens and twenties for the store.
During the month, Nic acquires additional inventory at a cost of $39,865.

Postage and handling for the month of July amounted to $89.50

Utilities were paid on the 30th of July in the amount of $791.46

Total sales for July were $17,313. All sales are treated as cash since the store accepts credit and debit cards but offers no direct charge accounts

Bank Fees for July are $144.59

Cost of Goods Sold in July totaled $6116.44

Sales Tax collected during the month in the amount of $865.65 was paid.

b) Post all transactions to "T" accounts, determine ending balances.

c) Calculate and write in general journal format any entries for accounts needing adjustment. Calculate and write in general journal format closing entries and post to "T" accounts.

e) Complete an Income Statement and Balance Sheet for month end.