On January 1, 2021, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks includes the following account balances:Accounts Debit Credit Cash $ 25,700 Accounts Receivable 46,000 Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 4,100 Inventory 49,000 Land 90,100 Accounts Payable 25,700 Notes Payable (6%, due in 3 years) 49,000 Common Stock 75,000 Retained Earnings 57,000 Totals $ 210,800 $ 210,800 The $49,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 490 units, each costing $100. During January 2021, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:January 3 Purchase 1,750 units for $196,000 on account ($112 each).January 8 Purchase 1,850 units for $216,450 on account ($117 each).January 12 Purchase 1,950 units for $237,900 on account ($122 each).January 15 Return 195 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects. January 19 Sell 5,700 units on account for $855,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system. January 22 Receive $837,000 from customers on accounts receivable. January 24 Pay $620,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable. January 27 Write off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $2,800.January 31 Pay cash for salaries during January, $138,000.The following information is available on January 31, 2021.At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each. The company estimates future uncollectible accounts. The company determines $5,900 of accounts receivable on January 31 are past due, and 35% of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. The remaining accounts receivable on January 31 are not past due, and 5% of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. (Hint: Use the January 31 accounts receivable balance calculated in the general ledger.)Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31.Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $14,200.Record each of the transactions listed above in the 'General Journal' tab (these are shown as items 1 - 10) assuming a FIFO perpetual inventory system. Review the 'General Ledger' and the 'Trial Balance' tabs to see the effect of the transactions on the account balances.2. Record adjusting entries on January 31. in the 'General Journal' tab (these are shown as items 11-14).3. Review the adjusted 'Trial Balance' as of January 31, 2021, in the 'Trial Balance' tab.4. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the period ended January 31, 2021, in the 'Income Statement' tab.5. Prepare a classified balance sheet as of January 31, 2021, in the 'Balance Sheet' tab.6. Record the closing entries in the 'General Journal' tab (these are shown as items 15 and 16).7. Using the information from the requirements above, complete the 'Analysis' tab.

Big Blast Fireworks

a) General Journal to record transactions:

Jan. 3

Debit Inventory $196,000

Credit Accounts Payable $196,000

To record the purchase of 1,750 units at $112 each

Jan. 8

Debit Inventory $216,450

Credit Accounts Payable $216,450

To record the purchase of 1,850 units at $117 each

Jan. 12

Debit Inventory $237,900

Credit Accounts Payable $237,900

To record the purchase of 1,950 units at $122 each

Jan. 15

Debit Accounts Payable $23,790

Credit Inventory $23,790

To record the return of 195 units at $122 each.

Jan. 19

Debit Accounts Receivable $855,000

Credit Sales Revenue $855,000

To record the sale of 5,700 units on account.

Debit Cost of Goods Sold $657,870

Credit Inventory $657,870

To record the cost of sales of 5700 units.

Jan. 22

Debit Cash Account $837,000

Credit Accounts Receivable $837,000

To record cash receipt from customers.

Jan. 24

Debit Accounts Payable $620,000

Credit Cash Account $620,000

Jan. 27

Debit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts $2,800

Credit Accounts Receivable $2,800

To record the write-off of uncollectible.

Jan. 31

Debit Salaries & Wages Expense $138,000

Credit Cash Account $138,000

To record the payment of cash for salaries

2. Adjusting Entries on January 31, 2021:

Debit Loss on Inventory $3,190

Credit Inventory $3,190

To record the loss in value.

Debit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts $2,065

Credit Accounts Receivable $2,065

To record the write-off of uncollectible.

Debit Uncollectible Expense $3,722

Credit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts $3,722

To bring the allowance for uncollectible accounts to $2,957.

Debit Interest on Notes Payable $245

Credit Interest Payable $245

To record accrued interest for the month

3. Adjusted Trial Balance at January 31, 2021:

                                                  Debit           Credit

Cash                                       $104,700

Accounts Receivable                59,135

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts          2,957

Beginning Inventory                                    49,000

Ending Inventory                       14,500

Land                                           90,100

Salaries                                    138,000

Loss on Inventory                       3,190

Uncollectible Expense               3,722

Interest on Notes Payable           245

Cost of Goods Sold               657,870

Sales Revenue                                          855,000

Accounts Payable                                       32,260

Notes Payable (6%, due in 3 years)          49,000

Interest on Notes Payable                              245

Common Stock                                          75,000

Retained Earnings                                     57,000

Totals                                 $1,071,462 $1,071,462

Balance Sheet at January 31, 2021:

Assets:

Cash                            $104,700

Accounts Receivable      59,135

Less uncollectible allw.  -2,957

Inventory                         14,500

Land                                90,100

Total  $265,478

Liabilities:

Accounts Payable                             32,260

Notes Payable (6%, due in 3 years) 49,000

Interest on Notes Payable                      245       $81,505

Common Stock                                   75,000

Retained Earnings                             108,973     $183,973

Total $265,478

Explanation:

a)  Unadjusted Trial Balance at January 1, 2021:

                                                  Debit           Credit

Cash                                       $ 25,700

Accounts Receivable                46,000

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts          4,100

Inventory                                   49,000

Land                                           90,100

Accounts Payable                                       25,700

Notes Payable (6%, due in 3 years)          49,000

Common Stock                                          75,000

Retained Earnings                                     57,000

Totals                                 $ 210,800 $ 210,800

b) Accounts Receivable

Beginning balance     $46,000

Credit Sales             $855,000

less write-off                  -2800

less write-off                 -2,065

less cash receipts  -$837,000

Ending balance          $59,135

c) Estimated uncollectible allowance = $2,957 (5% of accounts receivable balance, i.e $59,135)

d) Uncollectible Expense:

Ending balance       $2957

Plus write-off            2,800

plus write-off            2,065

Beginning balance  -4,100

Uncollectible expense   3,722

e) Cash Account balance:

Beginning balance        $25,700

Cash from customers $837,000

Payment to suppliers-$620,000

Salaries                       -$138,000

Ending balance           $104,700

f) Accounts Payable

Beginning balance    $25,700

Inventory:

     1,750 units for     $196,000

     1,850 units for     $216,450

     1,950 units for    $237,900

      195 units return -$23,790

less payment         -$620,000

Ending Balance        $32,260

g) Income Statement:

Sales                     $855,000

less cost of sales   -657,870

Gross Income         $197,130

Salaries                  -138,000

Loss on Inventory     -3,190

Uncollectible Exp     -3,722

Interest on Note         -245

Net Income           $51,973

Retained Earning  57,000

Ending R/Earnings$108,973

Cost of Goods Sold, using FIFO:

490 units at $100 each       $49,000

1,750 units at $112 each    $196,000

1,850 units at $117 each    $216,450

1,610 units at $122 each   $196,420

7,500 units sold                $657,870

b is the correct answer