Kurtz, Levin, & Shapiro Law Firm handle high profile divorce cases and only accept women of wealthy husbands as clients.  All clients pay a $20,000 retainer to initiate counsel.  During their first month of operations, the following transactions occurred:
1 | Sold 200,000 shares of $1 par common stock at par. |
3 | Received $160,000 in retainers from new clients. |
5 | Hired the talented interior designer, Madonna Alvarez to furnish the office in classic Spanish Renaissanace style at an estimated cost of $210,000.  |
8 | Purchased $13,000 in office equipment on account from Law Equipment Depot. |
10 | Performed $26,700 in legal services for clients. Fees were collected at the time of service. |
12 | Hired two new attorneys, Cohen &Â Roth, who recently passed the Bar and ranked in the top 5% of their state. |
15 | Received Alvarez's invoice for $226,000. Design services: $23,000; furniture: $203,000. |
20 | Performed $47,125 in legal services, received $31,150 in cash. |
26 | Paid $7,000 on account to Law Equipment Depot. |
28 | Paid $9,600 in salaries to Cohen & Roth. |
30 | Paid Alvarez $23,000 for her design fees. |
31 | Successfully defended Client "X" who was awarded lifetime alimony of $280,000 per year. Invoiced Client "X" for $45,000. |
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