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(a) Using the business transactions in problem 4.33, record the transactions in the ledger of Kristy Jones. (b) What is the advantage of recording in the ledger compared to the journal? (c) Prepare a trial balance for Kristy Jones at 30 June 2020. In problem 4.33 From the following business transactions of Kristy Jones, landscape consultant: (a) State the impact on the accounting equation for each transaction. For example:
(a) Using the business transactions in problem 4.33, record the transactions in the ledger of Kristy Jones.
(b) What is the advantage of recording in the ledger compared to the journal?
(c) Prepare a trial balance for Kristy Jones at 30 June 2020.

In problem 4.33
From the following business transactions of Kristy Jones, landscape consultant:
(a) State the impact on the accounting equation for each transaction. For example:

(b) Prepare a worksheet and a statement of financial position for the month of June 2020 from the following information.
2020
June 6 Kristy Jones commenced business operations with a $21 600 cash injection.
8 Paid internet advertising fees $713.
11 Purchased drawing board on credit $2441.
16 Paid electricity account $272.
21 Purchased stationery for cash $380.
22 Sent invoice to client for services performed $808.
23 Purchased a new iPad for partner’s birthday $1058 using personal funds.
24 Paid business registration fee to local council $264.
28 Withdrew cash from business $864.
29 Paid advertising fees $637.
30 Received interest from business bank account $32.

(b) Prepare a worksheet and a statement of financial position for the month of June 2020 from the following information. 2020 June 6 Kristy Jones commenced business operations with a $21 600 cash injection. 8 Paid internet advertising fees $713. 11 Purchased drawing board on credit $2441. 16 Paid electricity account $272. 21 Purchased stationery for cash $380. 22 Sent invoice to client for services performed $808. 23 Purchased a new iPad for partner’s birthday $1058 using personal funds. 24 Paid business registration fee to local council $264. 28 Withdrew cash from business $864. 29 Paid advertising fees $637. 30 Received interest from business bank account $32.





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