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At December 31, the unadjusted trial balance of H&R Tacks reports Prepaid Insurance of $9,120 and Insurance Expense of $0. The insurance was purchased on July 1 and provides coverage for 24 months.
How would you prepare the adjusting journal entry on December 31?
How would you prepare the T-accounts for each account, enter the unadjusted balances, post the adjusting journal entry, and report the adjusted balance?
Requirement- 1;
Date |
Accounts Title & Explanation |
Debit |
Credit |
Dec. 31 |
Insurance Expense |
$2,280 |
|
Prepaid Insurance |
$2,280 |
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(Adjusting entry for recording expired insurance) |
Requirement- 2;
Prepaid Insurance |
|||
Unadjusted Bal. |
$9,120 |
||
Adjusting entry |
$2,280 |
||
Adjusted Bal. |
$6,840 |
Insurance Expense |
|||
Unadjusted Bal. |
$0 |
||
Adjusting entry |
$2,280 |
||
Adjusted Bal. |
$2,280 |