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Oriole Company paid $25800 on June 1, 2017 for a two-year insurance policy and recorded the...

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

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--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)

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