Problem - Nordham Corporation's trial balance at December 31, 2008, is presented below. All 2008 transactions have been recorded except for the items described below and on the next page.

Debit Credit

Cash $ 23,000

Accounts Receivable 51,000

Merchandise Inventory 22,700

Land 65,000

Building 95,000

Equipment 40,000

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 450

Accumulated Depreciation-Building 30,000

Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment 14,400

Accounts Payable 19,300

Bond Interest Payable -0-

Dividends Payable -0-

Unearned Rent Revenue 8,000

Bonds Payable (10%) 50,000

Common Stock ($10 par) 30,000

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock 6,000

Preferred Stock ($20 par) -0-

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock -0-

Retained Earnings 75,050

Treasury Stock -0-

Dividends -0-

Sales 570,000

Rent Revenue -0-

Bad Debts Expense -0-

Bond Interest Expense 2,500

Cost of Goods Sold 400,000

Depreciation Expense-Buildings -0-

Depreciation Expense-Equipment -0-

Other Operating Expenses 39,000

Salaries Expense 65,000

Total $803,200 $803,200

Unrecorded transactions

1. On January 1, 2008, Nordham issued 1,000 shares of $20 par, 6% preferred stock for $22,000.

2. On January 1, 2008, Nordham also issued 1,000 shares of common stock for $23,000.

3. Nordham reacquired 300 shares of its common stock on July 1, 2008, for $49 per share.

4. On December 31, 2008, Nordham declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $1.50 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock, all payable on January 15, 2009.

5. Nordham estimates that uncollectible accounts receivable at year-end is $5,100.

6. The building is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 30 years. The salvage value is $5,000.

7. The equipment is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 10 years. The salvage value is $4,000.

8. The unearned rent was collected on October 1, 2008. It was receipt of 4 months' rent in advance (October 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009).

9. The 10% bonds payable pay interest every January 1 and July 1. The interest for the 6 months ended December 31, 2008, has not been paid or recorded.

Instructions -

a. Prepare journal entries for the transactions listed above.

b. Prepare an updated December 31, 2008, trial balance, reflecting the unrecorded transactions.

c. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ending December 31, 2008.

d. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ending December 31, 2008.

e. Prepare a classified balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.