Before diving into the specific numbers on p. 153, it is essential to understand the context. In most editions, Reinforcement Activity 1 Part A places the student in the role of an accountant for a service business (often a landscaping, consulting, or design service).

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Debit the specific expense account; Credit Cash.

Finding the answer key can be a bit of a challenge, especially since textbooks like Century 21 Accounting are updated frequently with new editions.

Expenses: Debit the specific Expense account (e.g., Rent Expense); Credit Cash.

Ensure total debits equal total credits for every single entry. Leave the Post Ref. column blank until the next phase. Phase 2: Posting to the General Ledger

Debit Prepaid Insurance; Credit Cash. Received Cash from Sales: Debit Cash; Credit Sales.

On page 153, you are typically presented with to journalize. Below are the most common transactions found in this section and the correct journal entry format.

Note: Data from Aug 4 to Aug 15 includes multiple transactions for supplies, insurance, and revenue as noted in accounting resources like Scribd .

Note: While specific dollar amounts and company names may vary slightly depending on the specific edition of your textbook, the logic for the transactions remains consistent across almost all versions of Reinforcement Activity 1 Part A.