Explain the closing entry process

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Following is the adjusted trial balance of Post Company. Based on this information prepare a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Retained Earnings. Explain the closing entry process and prepare the closing entries in journal form based on the information




POST COMPANY
ADJUSTED TRIAL BALANCE

Debit Credit
Cash 80,000
Accounts Receivable 12,000
Prepaid Insurance 2,000
Equipment 4,000
Accumulated Depreciation
100
Supplies 400
Accounts Payable
800
Wages Payable
200
Unearned Revenue
1,200
Contributed Capital
82,400
Retained Earnings
0
Sales
16,000
Gas Expense 200
Supply Expense 400
Insurance Expense 400
Depreciation Expense 100
Wage Expense 200
Dividends 1,000

100,700 100,700

 

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