The assets and liabilities of Bennett Designs at December 31, the end of the current year, and its revenue and expenses for the year are listed below. What were the total assets on December 31?
$$\begin{array} { l r l r }
\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 42,000 & \text { Miscellaneous expense } & \$ 1,030 \
\text { Accounts receivable } & 10,340 & \text { Office expense } & 1,240 \
\text { Cash } & 21,420 & \text { Supplies } & 1,670 \
\text { Fees earned } & 73,450 & \text { Wages expense } & 23,550 \
\text { Land } & 47,000 & \text { Dividends } & 16,570 \
\text { Building } & 157,630 & &
\end{array}$$

Question

The assets and liabilities of Bennett Designs at December 31, the end of the current year, and its revenue and expenses for the year are listed below. What were the total assets on December 31? 
 $$\begin{array} { l r l r } 
\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 42,000 & \text { Miscellaneous expense } & \$ 1,030 \
\text { Accounts receivable } & 10,340 & \text { Office expense } & 1,240 \
\text { Cash } & 21,420 & \text { Supplies } & 1,670 \
\text { Fees earned } & 73,450 & \text { Wages expense } & 23,550 \
\text { Land } & 47,000 & \text { Dividends } & 16,570 \
\text { Building } & 157,630 & &
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total assets include Accounts Receivable, Cash, Supplies, Land, and Building. Adding these gives: $10,340 + $21,420 + $1,670 + $47,000 + $157,630 = $238,060.

The Assets and Liabilities of Bennett Designs at December 31