In: Accounting
On March 1, 2009, the premium on a two-year insurance policy on equipment was paid amounting to $1,800. How would the financial position as of December 31, 2009 (the end of the accounting period) be affected if the accountant did not record the adjusting entry?
Select one:
a. No accounts will be affected.
b. Assets overstated by $750; Liabilities unaffected; Owners' equity overstated by $750.
c. Assets understated by $750; Liabilities unaffected; Owners' equity understated by $750.
d. Assets understated by $1,500; Liabilities unaffected; Owners' equity understated by $750.
| Adjusting entry required | |||||||
| 1800/24*10 | |||||||
| 750 | |||||||
| adjusting entry required | |||||||
| insurance expense | DR | 750 | so income overstated | ||||
| prepaid insurance | CR | 750 | assets overstated | ||||
| answer) | option B | ||||||
| Assets overstated by $750;Liabilities unaffected ;Owner's equity | |||||||
| overstated by $750 | |||||||