Transactions to Journal Entries: Sunny Snacks

In this engaging activity, students will step into the role of Alex, the young entrepreneur behind "Sunny Snacks." They will learn the essential skill of recording financial transactions in a journal, an integral part of accounting. Students will be provided with a series of business transactions that Alex encounters, such as investing personal savings, purchasing ingredients, paying rent, and selling snacks.

Through this hands-on exercise, students will:

1. Identify Transactions: Determine which business activities need to be recorded.
2. Classify Accounts: Understand the different types of accounts involved, such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses.
3. Apply the Double-Entry System: Learn to debit and credit the appropriate accounts to maintain a balanced ledger.
4. Record Entries: Accurately document each transaction in a journal format, ensuring clarity and precision.

By the end of this activity, students will have a solid understanding of how to create and maintain a journal, providing them with the foundational skills needed for more advanced accounting tasks.