In: Accounting
Which of the following is the proper adjusting entry, based on a prepaid insurance account balance before adjustment of $17,192 and unexpired insurance of $2,150, for the fiscal year ending on April 30?
a.debit Insurance Expense, $17,192; credit Prepaid Insurance, $17,192
b.debit Insurance Expense, $15,042; credit Prepaid Insurance, $15,042
c.debit Insurance Expense, $2,150; credit Prepaid Insurance, $2,150
d.debit Prepaid Insurance, $15,042; credit Insurance Expense, $15,042
Insurance Expense that has to be expensed during the current year is $17,192 - $2,150
= $15,042
Journal entry will be
Debit Insurance Expense account $15,042
Credit Prepaid Insurance account $15,042
Option 'B' is correct.