General journal and ledger with explanation
The following is a list of transactions from Danny and Mary Jane’s first month of business:
May 1 Danny and Mary Jane deposited $50,000 into business checking account
May 1 Rented theater building for shows – paid 6 months rent up front – $24,000
May 1 Purchased six-month insurance policy to cover rented building and customers – $3,000
May 1 Paid utility deposits – $250
May 5 Purchased advertisements in local newspapers and radio stations, $2,500
May 6 Purchased stage props and costumes for opening night – $1,200
May 10 Opening night was a success! Danny and MaryJane sold 100 tickets at $10 each
May 15 The remainder of the first week ticket sales totaled $2,000
May 16 Paid workers for first week of services – $1,000
May 22 Second week ticket sales totaled $2,400
May 23 Paid workers for second week of services – $1,000
May 29 Third week ticket sales totaled $3,000
May 30 Paid workers for third week of services – $1,000
Using the journal and ledger forms provided with a trial balance after closing accounts. Journalize and post the first month’s transactions. Additionally, in a memo to Danny and Mary Jane, summarize the month’s transactions and comment on what they might do to improve for upcoming months.