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Unit 11.4 Double Entry AccountingTopic 4: Analysis of transactions
In Topic 4 we move on to analysing transactions, covering the Syllabus (p. 15): ‘Transaction analysis chart’. This Topic covers:• Using charts to analyse changes in transactions.• Preparing ledger accounts.• Using tables to prepare ledger accounts.• Differentiating between two ledger formats.• Using correct methods of balancing, in preparation for the Trial Balance.Analysis charts appear in template form.
Transactions take place daily in the lives of all businesses. No business stands still. The assets, liabilities and equity are always changing because of the transactions that are constantly occurring. This means that values in the accounting equation also change.
Transactions need to be recorded in the journals, analysed and posted to a ledger. We are studying the analysis of transactions because correct analysis is one of the most important processes in accounting. We will revisit the accounting rules to help us with analysis. We will use the analysis chart (see p. 259) to show our analysis.
How to analyse transactionsThe definition of a ‘transaction’ in accounting is an exchange of two things, but the accounting definition makes the assumption that the two things are of equal value; so for accounting purposes it is assumed that in any transaction the value received is equal to the value parted with.
The accounting definition is easiest to understand in terms of buying and selling, where the assumption is that the value of goods or services received is equal to the amount of cash given in exchange for those goods and services. It doesn’t matter if you think you have got a bargain, and gained more than you gave away; in accounting for the transaction, it is always assumed that the equal money value of the goods or services is equal to the cash paid in return. If you pay rent, for example, the accounting assumption is that the value of the rent to you is the same as the money you paid. In credit transactions, goods and services are received or given away while money is received or repaid later. Both situations represent transactions that must be recorded in the journals, analysed and posted.
To analyse transactions, we need to understand that each transaction has a double effect. We need to correctly identify this double effect in order to show it correctly in the analysis chart.
Example AEach of the following transactions has a double effect: a debit and a credit. Think about each transaction and identify the double effect of each one:a. Paying wages to employees.b. Receiving money from the sale of some goods.c. Paying for a telephone bill.d. Taking money as drawings from the business.e. Purchasing some goods on credit, to be sold.f. Paying for a transport service.g. Obtaining a loan from a bank.h. Receiving money for a service performed.
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i. Making payments to repay a bank loan.j. Selling goods on credit.k. Receiving interest from the bank.Transactions a, b, e:a. Paying wages to employees is a transaction that has a double effect:
i. Wages are an expense, which has a debit nature. Expenses have been increased, so the debit side of the wages account is increased.
ii. Money would have been taken from the bank to pay wages to the employee and so the cash at bank, an asset, is decreased. The credit side of cash at bank has been decreased.
b. Receiving money from sales is a transaction that has a double effect:i. Sales – receiving money is revenue, which has a credit nature; the credit side of the
sales account is increased.ii. Money received was deposited into the bank account; cash at bank is an asset, so
the debit side of the cash at bank account is decreased.c. Purchasing goods on credit is a transaction that has a double effect:
i. Goods or stock purchased is an asset, which has a debit nature; the debit side of the inventory account is increased.
ii. The purchase of goods or stock on credit is a liability, which has a credit nature; the credit side of the credit purchased account is decreased.
So we can say that for every transaction, two accounts are involved. One of these accounts has a credit nature while the other has a debit nature. Discuss the other examples as a class with your teacher, and identify the double effect of each. Remember, when thinking about debits and credits, don’t think in terms of addition or subtraction – instead, think in terms of increases and decreases.
Unit 11.4 Activity 4A: The effects of transactionsIdentify and name the double effect for each of the following transactions:
1. Paying a telephone bill.
2. Taking money as drawings from the business.
3. Paying for a transport service.
4. Obtaining a loan from a bank.
5. Receiving money for a service performed.
6. Making payments to settle a bank loan.
7. Selling goods on credit.
8. Receiving cash from sales.
9. Purchasing furniture with cash.
10. Purchasing goods for resale on credit.
11. Taking goods from the business for your own use.
AnalysisAn analysis chart shows how a transaction is analysed and helps us determine the account to which it should be posted (whether as a debit and a credit) on ledgers.
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Consider the following transactions and see how they were analysed (as shown in the analysis chart):
Jane’s Clothes Shop
The following transactions occurred during the month of January:
January 5 Mina commenced business with K20 000.
6 She used K5 000 cash to purchase furniture.
9 She used K8 000 cash to purchase new inventory.
12 She received K500 cash from selling clothes.
15 She sold goods to Mary for K250 on credit.
16 She paid K400 cash as wages to her employees.
18 She received K800 cash as a dividend.
20 She paid K500 to PNG Power for use of electricity.
22 She received K3 000 from sales.
Jane’s Clothes Shop Analysis chart
Date Transaction Type of account Account involved
Nature of account
Amount
January 5 Commenced business with K20 000 cash
BankCapital
AE
DrCr
20 00020 000
6 Used K5 000 cash to purchase furniture
FurnitureBank
AA
DrDr
5 0005 000
9 Used K8 000 cash to purchase inventory
PurchaseBank
ExA
DrDr
8 0008 000
12 Received K500 cash from selling clothes
BankSales
AR
DrCr
500500
15 Sold goods to Mary for K250 on credit
A/c receivable.Sales
AR
DrCr
250250
16 Paid K400 cash as wages to employees
WagesBank
ExA
DrCr
400400
18 Received K800 cash as a dividend
BankDividend
AR
DrCr
800800
20 Paid K50 to PNG Power for use of electricity
ElectricityBank
ExA
DrDr
5050
22 Received K3 000 from sales
BankSales
AR
DrCr
3 0003 000
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4B: Using the analysis chart1. Use the analysis chart shown below to show your analysis of the following transactions for
Guria Business for the month of July.
July 1 Owner commenced business with K15 000 cash and a generator valued at K3 000.
3 Used K3 000 cash to buy office furniture.
6 Used K5 000 cash to purchase stock.
10 Received K300 from the sale of goods.
13 Paid K400 cash as wages to employees.
17 Paid K200 for electricity.
20 Received K400 from the sale of goods.
23 Owner introduced further K5 000 cash into the business.
25 Purchased equipment for K2 500 with cash.
Guria Business Analysis chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Amount
July 1 Owner commenced business with K15 000 cash and a generator valued at K3 000
BankEquipmentCapital
AAE
DrDrCr
15 0003 000
18 000
Increases and decreases in accountsBusinesses buy and sell goods and services daily. These transactions involve an inflow or outflow of resources that affects the record-keeping process. The inflow and outflow of resources increases or decreases the value of assets, liabilities, the owner’s equity, revenue and expenses for the business.
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To analyse the performance of a business, all transactions need to be carefully recorded and correctly posted to journals and ledgers. There are several rules to remember, that will help you to correctly identify the account for a transaction and determine whether the account will be posted as a debit or credit on a ledger.
Rule 1: An increase to an account is recorded on the same side as the nature of the account.
Rule 2: A decrease to an account is recorded on the opposite side to the nature of the account
• An asset has a debit nature. If there is an increase in an asset account, then it is a debit.• A liability has a credit nature. If there is an increase in a liability account, then it is a credit.• An equity or proprietorship account has a credit nature. If there is an increase in the owner’s
equity account then it is a credit.• Revenue has a credit nature. If there is an increase in revenue then it is a credit.• An expense has a debit nature. If there is an increase in an expense then it is a credit.
• Assets have a debit nature. If there is a decrease in an asset account then it is a credit.• Liabilities have a credit nature. If there is a decrease in a liability account then it is a debit.• Equity or proprietorship has a credit nature. If there is a decrease in the owner’s equity
account then it is a debit.• Revenue has a credit nature. If there is a decrease in a revenue account then it is a debit.• Expense has a debit nature. If there is a decrease in an expense account then it is a credit.
The following tables summarise the above:
Table I
Account Increase Decrease
Assets Debit Credit
Liabilities Credit Debit
Equity or proprietorship Credit Debit
Revenue Credit Debit
Expenses Debit Credit
Table II
Account Debit Credit
Assets Increase Decrease
Liabilities Decrease Increase
Equity or proprietorship Decrease Increase
Revenue Decrease Increase
Expenses Increase Decrease
You need to be familiar with the above rules so that you can use them to analyse each transaction correctly and post it correctly to the ledger.
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Example BThe owner commenced business with K10 000 by depositing the money into the bank account. This transaction affects two different accounts – one must be debited while the other must be credited:i. Cash at bank – Asset (debit nature).
The deposit increased the cash at bank so it is a debit (Dr).ii. Capital – Equity (credit nature).
Money was invested so there is an increase in the equity (Cr).
Example CThe owner withdrew K4 000 from the bank to buy new stock for resale. The effects are:i. Cash at bank – Asset (debit nature).
K4 000 withdrawn from the bank reduced the cash at bank.Decrease in asset account represents credit.
ii. Stock – Asset (debit nature).Purchase of stock increased asset (stock) account.Increase to an asset account is a debit.
Unit 11.4 Activity 4C: More about transactions1. Insert the correct words:
a. An asset has a ______________ ______________ nature.
b. A liability has a ______________ nature.
c. Owner’s equity has a ______________ nature.
d. Debit is always on the ______________ side.
e. Credit is always on the ______________ side.
f. An increase to an account is recorded on the ______________ side as the ______________ of the account.
g. A decrease to an account is recorded on the ______________ side to the ______________ of the account.
2. Following are some examples of increases and decreases in accounts. Write the account and state whether it is an increase or a decrease (the first two have been done for you):
a. A bank loan was obtained from the bank. Increase in liability.
b. Money was paid to the employees as fortnightly wages. Increase in expense.
c. A certain amount of money was withdrawn from the bank.
d. The business sold its furniture.
e. The business received a dividend.
f. The business purchased new furniture on credit.
g. The owner made a further investment.
h. The business paid cash wages to the employees.
i. The business received a discount on goods purchased with cash for resale.
j. The business purchased a computer on credit from Datec.
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3. Show the two effects for each transaction in question 2 above (the first two have been done for you):
a. Bank loan
i. A bank loan is a liability and is a credit. The bank loan increases liability and is a credit (Cr).
ii. A bank loan obtains an increase in the cash at bank and is a Debit (Dr)
b. Money paid to the employees as fortnightly wages.
i. Wages are an expense and are a debit. Paying wages increases expenses – Asset (Dr).
ii. Money was withdrawn from the bank, leading to a decrease in the cash at bank (asset) and is a credit (Cr).
c. A certain amount of money was withdrawn from the bank.
d. The business sold its furniture.
e. The business received a dividend.
f. The business purchased new furniture on credit.
g. The owner made a further investment.
h. The business paid cash wages to the employees.
i. The business received a discount on goods purchased with cash for resale.
j. The business purchased a computer on credit from Datec.
The double effectEvery business transaction affects two accounts – every transaction has a double effect. Consider the following examples for Buka Constructions.
Example DPhilip, the owner of Buka Constructions, commenced business with K15 000 cash and deposited the money into the business’s bank account. What is the double effect?The transaction affects two accounts: cash at bank and capital.• Cash at bank is an asset account and has a debit nature.• Capital is equity has a credit nature.How are these accounts affected?Money was deposited and that increased the cash at bank. The cash at bank, an asset, is therefore a debit (Dr).Money invested by the owner increased equity and is a credit (Cr).
Example EBuka Constructions purchased equipment for K2 000 on credit from Brian Bell. The transaction affects two accounts: office furniture and creditors.• Office furniture is an asset account and has a debit nature.• Creditors is a liability and has a credit nature.How are these accounts affected?• The purchase of equipment increased the assets of the business and is therefore
a debit (Dr).• The purchase on credit increased the liabilities. It increased the amount that Buka
Constructions owes to outside parties, and is a credit (Cr).
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Example FPhilip, the owner of Buka Constructions, withdrew K1 000 cash for his own personal use. This transaction affects two accounts:• Cash at bank is an asset that has a debit nature.• Drawings is an equity that has a credit nature, but drawings reduces equity and therefore
has a debit nature.How are these accounts affected?• Money taken as drawings decreases equity – Dr.• Money taken from the business decreased the cash at bank (asset) – Cr.
Example GBuka Constructions borrowed K10 000 from the bank. This transaction affects two accounts:• Cash at bank is an asset that has a debit nature.• Bank loan is a liability that has a credit nature.How are these accounts affected?• Money borrowed from the bank would be transferred to the business’s bank account and
that would increase the business bank account balance (Dr).• Money borrowed increased the business liability (Cr).
The analysis of the double effect of each transaction on the relevant accounts for Buka Constructions is shown in the following table:
Buka Constructions Summary of the analysis
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
May 1 Owner commenced business with K15 000
BankCapital
AE
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
15 00015 000
2 Purchased equipment for K2 000 from Brian Bell on credit
FurnitureBrian Bell
AL
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
2 0002 000
3 Owner withdrew K1 000 for own use
DrawingsBank
EA
CrDr
DecreaseDecrease
DrCr
1 0001 000
4 Borrowed K10 000 from the bank
BankBank loan
AL
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
10 00010 000
Note: In the summary, the account to be posted as debit (Dr) appears above the account to be posted as credit (Cr).
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Further analysisHere are three different transactions for Wabag Stationery in the month of June, with an explanation for each one showing how it can be analysed.
June 15 Wabag Stationery purchased a computer for K3 200 on credit from Wabag Information Technology Services.
A computer is an asset; when purchased it increased Wabag Stationery’s assets.
It was bought on credit and that increased Wabag Stationery’s liabilities.
17 K200 interest was received.
The money was deposited and increased the cash at bank (asset).
Interest is revenue – interest received increases revenue.
18 The owner of Wabag Stationery invested a further K15 000 cash.
The K15 000 was paid into the bank that increased the cash at bank (asset).
The amount invested is capital that increased the owner’s equity.
21 The business paid K3 200 to settle its account with Wabag Information Technology Services.
Amount of K3200 paid to Wabag Information Technology Services decreased Wabag Stationery’s liabilities.
The amount of K3200 taken from the bank reduced cash at bank, which is an asset.
Wabag Stationery Summary of the analysis
Date Transactions Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or
credit
Amount
June 15 Purchase computer for K3 200 on credit from Wabag Information Technology Services
ComputerWabag ITS
AL
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
3 2003 200
17 Received K200 interest
BankInterest
AR
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
200200
18 Owner invested further capital of K15 000 cash
BankCapital
AE
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
15 00015 000
21 Repaid K3 200 to settleaccount with Wabag ITS
Wabag ITSBank
LA
CrDr
DecreaseDecrease
DrCr
3 2003 200
Following is an analysis chart for the four transactions described above:
Note: In the summary, an account to be posted as a debit (Dr) appears above an account to be posted as a credit (Cr).
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4D: Business activities1. What are assets of a business?
2. What are liabilities of a business?
3. For each of the following, state whether it is debit or credit:
a. Increase in an asset.
b. Increase in a liability.
c. Increase in equity.
d. Decrease in an asset.
e. Decrease in a liability.
f. Decrease in equity.
g. Increase in revenue.
h. Decrease in an expense.
i. Decrease in revenue.
j. Increase in an expense.
4. Identify the two effects of the following transactions:
a. A business purchased inventory on credit from a supplier for K800, invoice no. 3401.
i. __________________
ii. __________________
b. A business paid wages of K700 to the employees, using chq. no. 344761.
i. __________________
ii. __________________
c. A business received K500 as a dividend, receipt no. 045.
i. __________________
ii. __________________
5. Indicate whether each transaction above is an increase or a decrease:
a. i. __________________
ii. __________________
b. i. __________________
ii. __________________
c. i. __________________
ii. __________________
6. The double effect of transactions is shown in the table below. Indicate whether each account is increased or decreased.
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Transaction Accounts affected Increase / decrease
Cash sales RevenueCash at bank
Cash purchase of inventory PurchaseCash at bank
Credit sales of inventory Trade debtorInventory
Credit purchase of inventory
Trade creditorInventory
Paid electricity with cash ElectricityCash at bank
Drawings of cash by the owner
DrawingsCash at bank
7. Explain briefly how the following Current Assets can be increased or decreased:
Account Increase Decrease
Inventory
Accounts receivable
Cash at bank
8. Explain briefly how the following liabilities can be increased or decreased:
Account Increase Decrease
Bank loan
Accounts payable
Bank overdraft
9. Explain briefly how the revenue and expense accounts can be increased or decreased:
Account Increase Decrease
Income from sale of goods
Cash purchases of goods for resale
10. Read the different transactions for Kokopo Guest Haus for June. Use the analysis chart to show the accounts that are affected.
Kokopo Guest Haus – Transactions – June
1 Business purchases computer for K3 200 on credit from Wantok Computing.
3 Business receives K300 in interest from the bank.
6 Owner introduces a further K3 500 as capital.
10 Business purchases inventory for K1 300 on credit from Sito Wholesale Pty Ltd.
14 Owner withdraws K500 cash for her own use.
18 Owner pays electricity bill for K120 cash.
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Kokopo Guest Haus Analysis chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
June 1 Purchased computer from Wantok Computing for K3 200
ComputerWantok Comp.
AssetLiability
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
3 2003 200
11. Complete the analysis chart below for Maria’s Stationery’s transactions for the month of August.
August 1 Owner introduced K16 000 and deposited into bank account.
2 Business purchased office furniture for K5 000 cash.
4 Purchased inventory for K8 000 cash.
6 Sold inventory for K500.
10 Owner withdrew K300 for her own use.
11 Paid electricity for K130 cash.
12 Sold inventory for K600 cash.
13 Purchased inventory on credit from Sito Wholesale Ltd for K4 300.
Maria’s Stationery Analysis chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
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Maria’s Stationery Analysis chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
SummaryThere is a double effect to every business transaction: one account is debited while another is credited. This double entry system ensures that the accounting equation remains in balance. Accounts that have a debit nature are shown on the left of the ledger, while those that have a credit nature are shown on the right of the ledger.
The following questions can be used as guidelines for analysing transactions correctly:
1. Which two accounts are affected by the transaction?2. Are the accounts asset, liability or equity?3. Is the nature of the account involved Dr or Cr?4. Is the ledger increasing or decreasing?5. Which side of the ledger account is changing?6. What is the amount of this change?
Here are four different transactions for Oro Kai Bar for the month of June. Study the analysis chart and understand how each transaction was analysed.
June 4 Owner purchased furniture for K600 cash.
7 Business purchased furniture for K800 on credit from Lae Co.
10 Owner withdrew K600 cash for own use.
15 Business paid K500 cash as wages to employees
18 Business paid K180 cash for electricity.
Oro Kai Bar Analysis chart
Date Transactions Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
June 4 Bought furniture for K600 cash
FurnitureBank
AssetAsset
DrDr
IncreaseDecrease
DrCr
600600
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Oro Kai Bar Analysis chart
Date Transactions Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
June 7 Purchased office equipment on credit from Lae Co. for K800
EquipmentLae Co.
AssetLiability
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
800800
10 Owner withdrew K600 cash for own use
DrawingsBank
EquityAsset
CrDr
DecreaseDecrease
DrCr
600600
15 Paid K500 as wages to employees
WagesBank
ExpenseAsset
DrDr
IncreaseDecrease
DrCr
500500
18 Paid K180 cash for electricity
ElectricityBank
ExpenseAsset
DrDr
IncreaseDecrease
DrCr
180180
Unit 11.4 Activity 4E: Accounts and transactions1. Fill in the missing words:
a. The two ways in which you can post to an account are _____________ and _____________.
b. i. The left-hand side of a ledger account is called the _____________ side.
ii. The right-hand side of a ledger account is called the _____________ side.
c. A basic rule of accounting is that an asset account has a _____________ nature.
d. _____________ to accounts are recorded on the same side as the nature of the account.
e. _____________ to accounts are recorded on the opposite side to the nature of the account.
f. Liability accounts have a _____________ nature.
g. Equity accounts have a _____________ nature.
2. Complete this analysis chart for Kundiawa Plumbing:
Kundiawa Plumbing Analysis chart
Transaction Account Element Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
Purchase inventory for K2 480 from Cheng Plumbing Supplies on credit
InventoryCheng
AssetLiability
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
2 4802 480
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Kundiawa Plumbing Analysis chart
Transaction Account Element Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
Purchase furniture for K800 cash
Bank Asset Dr Decrease DrCr
800800
Owner took K600 cash for own use
Drawings Equity Cr Decrease DrCr
600600
Paid wages K800 cash
DrCr
800800
Cash sales of K400 received
Bank Asset Dr Increase Dr 400400
Obtained equipment for K7 000 on lease from Mt Hagen Hardware Supplies Ltd
Equipment Asset Dr Increase Dr 7 0007 000
Revenue and expensesYou have learnt how to analyse transactions involving Balance Sheet items: assets, liabilities, equity and proprietorship. The purpose is to give you practice in analysing transactions, which are then ready for the next step in the process: posting onto the ledger.
Revenue and expenses are the next two elements that are part of the accounting process, but they are considered revenue statement items. Since revenue and expenses are accounts that are part of the accounting process, they are included in the accounting equation as such.
A + Ex = L + E + R
A = Assets These have a debit nature.Ex = Expenses
L = LiabilitiesThese have a credit nature.E = Equity
R = Revenue
Revenue: money received from the sale of goods or services and from other sources such as interest on funds deposited at the bank or on money lent to other people, and dividends received for being a shareholder.
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Expenses: the costs involved in running the business. There is an outflow of charges and cash from the business to cover expenses; for example, purchases, wages, bank charges, advertising and insurance.
• Expenses accounts have a debit nature.• Revenue accounts have a credit nature.
The rules on increasing and decreasing accounts for assets, liabilities and equity or proprietorship also apply to both revenue accounts and expenses accounts.
• Increases to accounts are recorded on the same side as the nature of the account.• Decreases to accounts are recorded on the opposite side to the nature of the account.
Using the rules:
• An increase to an expense account is a debit.• A decrease to an expense account is a credit.• An increase to a revenue account is a credit.• A decrease to a revenue accounts is a debit.
Consider these transactions for Timas Trade Stoa that involve revenue or expense accounts:
June 4 Timas Trade Stoa sold goods and received K2 000.
June 12 Paid wages to employees for K500 cash.
Which two accounts are affected by each of these transactions?
June 4 i. Goods sold (ie sales) earn revenue. Sale increases revenue and is a credit.
ii. The money received would be deposited in the bank account; this would increase the cash at bank, which is an asset and is therefore a debit.
June 12 i. Wages (expenses). These increase expenses and are therefore a debit.
ii. Cash at bank (an asset). Money was taken from the bank; this decreased the cash at bank, which in turn reduced assets.
The above transactions are presented in the following analysis chart:
Timas Trade Stoa Analysis chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
June 4 Sold goods worth K2 000
BankSales
AssetRevenue
DrCr
IncreaseIncrease
DrCr
2 0002 000
12 Paid wages to employees for K500
WagesBank
ExpenseAsset
DrDr
IncreaseDecrease
DrCr
500500
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4F: Business accounts 1. These are various accounts for Highlands Coffee Exporters. Write each under its correct
heading as a Balance Sheet item or a Profit Statement item: a. Wages b. Rent c. Accounts payable d. Electricity e. Sales f. Cash at bank g. GST h. Interest i. Bank loan j. Inventory k. Purchases l. Equipment m. Interest on bank loan n. Drawings o. Bank overdraft p. Accounts receivable q. Advertising r. Bank charges s. Capital t. Dividend received u. Lease v. Investment – shares
Highlands Coffee Exporters
Balance sheet items Profit statement items
2. Analyse the following transactions for Buba Trading, involving all accounts (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses) for the month of May, then show them in the analysis chart below:
March 2 Sold goods and received K800.
3 Purchased new inventory for K2 500 cash.
7 Received dividend of K600 from Ok Tedi Mining.
12 Sold goods and received K1 200.
14 Paid wages to employees for K500.
15 Paid electricity for K200 cash.
16 Sold goods and received K1 000.
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Buba Trading Analysis Chart
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4G: Transactions and the analysis chart1. Analyse the following transactions for Tobika Enterprise for the month of October,
involving all accounts (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses), then show them in the analysis chart below:
Oct. 1 Owner commenced business with K50 000 cash and equipment worth K10 000.
4 Borrowed K5 000 from BSP Bank.
7 Purchased inventory worth K6 500 cash.
9 Sold inventory and received K700 cash.
12 Paid electricity bill – K120 cash.
15 Paid wages to employees for K600 cash.
16 Owner withdrew K500 cash for own use.
17 Sold inventory and received K800.
20 Received dividend of K400 cash.
23 Purchased office furniture from Huon Furniture Ltd for K1 300 credit.
24 Sold inventory and received K600.
27 Purchased inventory worth K4 700 cash.
Tobika Enterprise Analysis Chart
Date Transaction Account involved
Type of account
Nature of account
Increase or decrease
Debit or credit
Amount
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Assets + Expenses + Drawings = Liabilities + Equity + Revenue
We have covered the main concepts in analysing transactions that involve all five accounting concepts. Now you should be able to use your skills to analyse transactions that satisfy the following equation:
Drawings is one of the proprietorship accounts. Proprietorship accounts have a credit nature. Since drawings decreases proprietorship or equity, it is a debit. That is why this account appears on the left-hand side of the equation.
Study the analysis below for Tobias Trading to help you to complete a similar exercise for Guria Trading (p. 258).
Below are transactions for Tobias Trading for the month of January. The analysis for these transactions is shown as an example on page 257.
January 3 Owner commenced business with K12 000 cash, which was deposited into bank account.
5 Borrowed K5 000 from the bank.
6 Purchased new stock for K9 500 on credit from Sito Wholesale.
7 Purchased new office furniture for K1 200 cash.
8 Purchased cash register on credit from Brian Bell for K1 300.
9 Sold inventory and received K500 cash.
10 Paid electricity bill – K80 cash.
11 Paid K120 cash for installing telephone.
15 Sold goods and received K1 000 cash.
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17 Paid K600 cash as wages to employees.
18 Owner invested further capital of K3 000 cash.
20 Paid K9 500 cash to Sito Wholesale to settle account.
21 Purchased new stock on credit from Sito Trading for K2 400.
22 Business received K680 cash as dividend.
25 Sold goods for K260 to Jane on credit.
27 Page K600 cash as wages to employees.
28 Sold goods and received K1 600.
29 Petty cash for K100.
30 Repaid bank loan of K500 cash.
Owner took K2 000 cash from the business for his own use.
You should notice the following from the analysis:
• Any amount shown as an increase has a plus (+) sign.• Any amount shown as a decrease has minus (–) sign.• At the end of the month the amounts in each account are added or subtracted to determine
the balance for that account.• The totals of all the debit columns are added together to determine the total debit.• The totals of all the credit columns are added wholesale to determine the total credit:• This will show whether Debit (Dr) equals Credit (Cr).
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4H: More about the analysis chart1. Use the analysis Forms 3 & 4 to show how you can analyse the following transactions for
Guria Trading for the month of June:
June 2 Owner commenced business by introducing K10 000 cash.
5 Purchased office furniture for K700 cash.
6 Purchased new office equipment for K3 000 on credit from Lae Office Machinery.
7 Purchased new stock for K4 000 cash.
8 Owner introduced further K5 000 cash into the business.
9 Paid electricity bill for K60 cash.
10 Purchased inventory on credit from Sito Wholesale for K9 000.
11 Paid K3 000 to Lae Office Machinery to settle account.
12 Sold goods and received K1 200 cash.
13 Paid wages for K400 cash to employees.
14 Paid K150 cash for installing telephone.
15 Sold goods for K300 to Leo on credit.
17 Borrowed K6 000 from the bank.
18 Business received K400 for services performed.
20 Sold goods and received K3 700 cash.
23 Paid Sito Wholesale K9 000 cash to settle account.
25 Paid for electricity K80 cash.
Received K200 from Leo as part-payment to settle account.
27 Paid wages for K400 cash to employees.
28 Sold inventory and received K3 800 cash.
29 Owner withdrew K2 500 cash as drawings.
30 Sold goods and received K2 700.Paid K80.00 cash to Telikom for telephone service.Paid K6 700 rent.
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4I: The analysis chart – Nambawan Klos Stoa1. Use the analysis Forms 3 & 4 to analyse the following transactions for Nambawan Klos Stoa
for the month of July:
July 1 Owner commenced business by introducing K14 000 cash.
2 Owner secured a bank loan for K6 000.
4 Purchased cash register for K1 200 cash.
5 Purchased new stock for K1 800 on credit from Pacific Imports Pty Ltd.
7 Sales K1 300.
9 Made part payment of rent K1 000.
12 Paid Telikom K199 for modem.
13 Sales of K1 000.
16 Further investment of K8 000.
18 Part payment to Pacific Imports Pty Ltd of K1 000.
21 Paid wages to employees – K800.
25 Sales – K2 700.
26 Drawings – K2 000 cash.
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Unit 11.4 Activity 4J: Analysis of transactions – multiple choice1. Purchasing goods on credit for resale is a transaction that has a double effect. One of the
accounts is accounts payable. What is the other account?
A. Cash at bank.
B. Accounts receivable.
C. Stock (or inventory).
D. Expenses.
2. Tim received a dividend of K700 from his business. What is the double effect of this transaction?
A. Dividend and cash at bank.
B. Dividend and revenue.
C. Dividend and expense.
D. Cash at bank and equity.
3. A business made a cash payment to the Post Courier to run an advertisement in the newspaper. The transaction has a double effect; one of the accounts is cash at bank. What is the other account?
A. Accounts payable – Post Courier.B. Accounts receivable – Post Courier.C. Expenses – advertising.
D. Liabilities – advertising.
4. Which of the following represents a debit?
A. Increase in liability.
B. Increase in equity.
C. Decrease in expense.
D. Decrease in revenue.
5. Which of the following represents a debit?
A. Decrease in expenses.
B. Increase in assets.
C. Increase in revenue.
D. Increase in equity.
6. Jane made a payment of K400 to PNG Power for the use of electricity by her business. The transaction has a double effect. Identify the accounts and answers for a. and b.:
a. Which account would be posted as a credit?
A. Electricity for K400.B. Cash at bank for K400.
C. Inventory for K400.
D. Drawings for K400.
b. Which account would be posted as a debit?
A. Electricity for K400.B. Cash at bank for K400.
C. Inventory for K400.
D. Drawings for K400.
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