On July 1, 2017, the beginning of its fiscal year, Ridgedale County recorded gross property tax levies of $4,000,000. The county estimated that 5 percent of the taxes levied would be uncollectible. As of April 30, 2018, the due date for all property taxes, the county had collected $3,710,000 in taxes. The county imposed penalties and interest in the amount of $14,300, but only expects to collect $12,700 of that amount. At the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2018) the county had collected $52,000 in delinquent taxes and $4,600 in interest and penalties on the delinquent taxes. Required a-1. Prepare journal entries to record the tax levy on July 1, 2017 in the General Fund. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

A. determine the amount of retained earnings as of january 1, 2018. b. after looking at the amount of retained earnings, the chief executive officer (ceo) wants to pay a $1,000 cash dividend to the stockholders. can the company pay this dividend? c. as of january 1, 2018, what percentage of the assets were acquired from creditors? d. as of january 1, 2018, what percentage of the assets were acquired from investors? e. as of january 1, 2018, what percentage of the assets were acquired from retained earnings? f. create an accounting equation using percentages instead of dollar amounts on the right side of the equation. g. during 2018, carter company earned cash revenue of $1,800, paid cash expenses of $1,200, and paid a cash dividend of $500. (hint: it is to record these events under an accounting equation before preparing the statements.) g-1. prepare an income statement dated december 31, 2018. g-2. prepare a statement of changes in stockholders’ equity dated december 31, 2018. g-3. prepare a balance sheet dated december 31, 2018. g-4. prepare a statement of cash flows dated december 31, 2018. j. what is the balance in the revenue account on january 1, 2019?