In: Accounting
on jan 1 abc purchased a 5 year insurance policy for 1800 with coverage starting immediately. the purchase was recorded as a prepaid expense. provide the dec 31 year end adjusting entry
The gap of 1st January to 31st December in the same year is 12 months.
Since the policy is taken for 5 years for a single sum payment of 1,800, insurance expense for the above completed year is calculated as below:
Insurance expense = (Total premium / Number of years of recovery) × applicable years
= (1800 / 5) × 1
= $360
This is to be debited, since the expense is chargeable for the year; and prepaid expense is to be credited, since it reduces the account after charging.
Journal
Date |
Account titles and explanation |
Ref. |
Debit |
Credit |
31st Dec. |
Insurance expense |
$360 |
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Prepaid expense |
$360 |
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To record insurance expense at the year-end |