Problem: Listed below in random order are the items to be included in the balance sheet of Juarez Mountain Lodge at December 31, 2002:
| Equipment |
$39,200 |
|
Buildings |
$450,000 |
| Land |
425,000 |
|
Capital Stock |
135,000 |
| Accounts Payable |
54,800 |
|
Cash |
21,400 |
| Accounts Receivable |
10,600 |
|
Furnishings |
58,700 |
| Salaries Payable |
33,500 |
|
Snowmobiles |
15,400 |
| Interest Payable |
12,000 |
|
Notes Payable |
620,000 |
|
|
|
Retained Earnings |
?? |
Instructions
Q1. Prepare a balance sheet at December 31, 2002. Include a proper heading. (After buildings, you may list the remaining assets in any order.
You will need to compute the amount to be shown for retained earnings.
Q2. Assume that no payment is due on the notes payable until 2004. Does this balance sheet indicate that the company is in a strong financial position as of December 31, 2002? Explain briefly.