In: Accounting
When rent is prepaid, which of the following occurs?
Multiple Choice
liabilities increase
assets are unchanged
owner’s equity decreases
assets increase
When rent is prepaid, it has the following effects:
- Assets increase in the form of prepaid rent.
- Assets decrease in the form of cash.
Thus, net effect of prepaid rent is that total assets remain unchanged.
It does not effect liabilities or owner’s equity.
Second option is correct.