Carlos Verde owns a small nursery. He recently approached the local bank for a loan to finance an expansion of his nursery. Carlos prepared the balance sheet given below and submitted it with his loan application. The balance sheet does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Using the additional information provided by the owner, prepare a corrected balance sheet in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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Balance Sheet December 31, 2019

Additional information provided by owner:
1. The inventory has an original cost of $42,000. It is listed on the balance sheet at what it would cost to purchase today.
2. Included in the cash listed on the balance sheet is $4,000 in Carlos Verde's personal checking account.
3. Depreciation allowable to date on the equipment is $5,000. Depreciation allowable to date on the truck is $3,000.

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Carlos Verde owns a small nursery. He recently approached the local bank for a loan to finance an expansion of his nursery. Carlos prepared the balance sheet given below and submitted it with his loan application. The balance sheet does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Using the additional information provided by the owner, prepare a corrected balance sheet in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
VERDE GARDEN SPOT
Balance Sheet December 31, 2019

Additional information provided by owner:
1. The inventory has an original cost of $42,000. It is listed on the balance sheet at what it would cost to purchase today.
2. Included in the cash listed on the balance sheet is $4,000 in Carlos Verde's personal checking account.
3. Depreciation allowable to date on the equipment is $5,000. Depreciation allowable to date on the truck is $3,000.

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The Answer of Carlos Verde owns a small nursery. He recently approached the local bank for a loan to finance an expansion of his nursery. Carlos prepared the balance sheet given below and submitted it with his loan application. The balance sheet does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Using the additional information provided by the owner, prepare a corrected balance sheet in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
VERDE GARDEN SPOT
Balance Sheet December 31, 2019

Additional information provided by owner:
1. The inventory has an original cost of $42,000. It is listed on the balance sheet at what it would cost to purchase today.
2. Included in the cash listed on the balance sheet is $4,000 in Carlos Verde's personal checking account.
3. Depreciation allowable to date on the equipment is $5,000. Depreciation allowable to date on the truck is $3,000.

Carlos Verde Owns a Small Nursery