Chong, Inc. provides advice to art enthusiast interested in purchasing art at Sotheby's annual art auctions.  On December 31, 2012, Chong's account balances are shown below in the Adjusted Trial Balance.  No dividends were declared in 2012.

Chong, Inc.
Adjusted Trial Balance
December 31, 2012
     
Cash     241,000  
Accounts receivable 274,815  
Supplies 1,065  
Accounts payable   1,570
Common stock   120,000
Retained earnings   177,000
Service revenue   365,670
Advertising expense 2,160  
Insurance expense 800  
Rent expense 5,400  
Salary expense 139,000  
  664,240 664,240

 

a) Prepare closing entries.

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b) Prepare a post-closing Trial Balance

Chong, Inc.
Post-closing Trial Balance
December 31, 2012
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