I open a hot dog stand and contribute a hot dog. What happens to the financial statements? Ignore taxes.

Is the below correct?

Question: I open a hot dog stand and contribute a hot dog. What happens to the financial statements? Ignore taxes.

is the journal entry the following

Dr. Inventory = Cost of hotdog Cr. Equity = Cost of hotdog

There is no impact yet on the Income statement as no sale happened

Thank you

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I am not sure Why do we credit hot dogs payable? the business did not buy hot dogs on account from a supplier. The owner "contributed" a hot dog , so its from their own account, I think it should go under equity.

 
Best Response

If you contribute a hot dog, you should at least be able to slide it in the bun.

Depending on the situation, you may have to make a capital contribution, but don't expect any equity. Consider it a royalty payment. Or a short-term lease.

 

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