Reference no: EM131131015

Nordham Corporation's trial balance at December 31, 2010, is presented below. All 2010 transactions have been recorded except for the items described below and on the next page.

Unrecorded transactions

1. On January 1, 2010, Nordham issued 1,000 shares of $20 par, 6% preferred stock for $22,000.

2. On January 1, 2010, Nordham also issued 1,000 shares of common stock for $23,000.

3. Nordham reacquired 300 shares of its common stock on July 1, 2010, for $49 per share.

4. On December 31, 2010, Nordham declared the annual preferred stock dividend and a $1.50 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock, all payable on January 15, 2011.

5. Nordham estimates that uncollectible accounts receivable at year-end is $5,100.

6. The building is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 30 years. The salvage value is $5,000.

7. The equipment is being depreciated using the straight-line method over 10 years. The salvage value is $4,000.

8. The unearned rent was collected on October 1, 2010. It was receipt of 4 months' rent in advance (October 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011).

9. The 10% bonds payable pay interest every January 1 and July 1.The interest for the 6 months ended December 31, 2010, has not been paid or recorded.

Instructions

(Ignore income taxes.)

(a) Prepare journal entries for the transactions listed above.

(b) Prepare an updated December 31, 2010, trial balance, reflecting the unrecorded transactions.

(c) Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ending December 31, 2010.

(d) Prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ending December 31, 2010.

(e) Prepare a classified balance sheet as of December 31,2010.