In: Accounting
Oriole Company paid $25800 on June 1, 2017 for a two-year insurance policy and recorded the entire amount as Insurance Expense. The December 31, 2017 adjusting entry
--Till 31 Dec 2017, 7 months Insurance has been expired. Hence, on 31 Dec 2017, Prepaid Insurance must have an account balance equal to 17 months unexpired insurance.
Date | Accounts title | Debit | Credit |
31-Dec-17 | Prepaid Insurance ($25800 x 17 months / 24 months) | $18,275 | |
Insurance expense | $18,275 | ||
(to adjust the correct balances) |