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 | |||||||