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Violetta's Violins purchases a fire insurance policy for her storefront on August 1st, Year 1. The...

Violetta's Violins purchases a fire insurance policy for her storefront on August 1st, Year 1. The policy lasts two years, ending on July 31st, Year 3. The policy costs a total of $12,000, which Violetta pays in full up front. Assume Violetta records adjusting entries at the end of each month. Answer the following questions regarding Violetta's Year 2 financial statements ending on 12/31: How much Prepaid Insurance will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Balance Sheet? How much Insurance Payable will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Balance Sheet? How much Insurance Expense will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Income Statement

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Monthly insurance expired [2 year = 24 months] (12000/24)                 500
Prepaid insurance on August 1st, Year 1           12,000
Less: Insurance expired [Aug to Dec = 5 months] (500*5)              2,500
Prepaid insurance on December 31st, Year 1              9,500
Prepaid insurance on December 31st, Year 1              9,500
Less: Insurance expired [Jan to Dec = 12 months] (500*12)              6,000
Prepaid insurance on December 31st, Year 2              3,500
Prepaid Insurance will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Balance Sheet              3,500
There is no insurance payable.                      0
Insurance Payable will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Balance Sheet                      0
Insurance expired during year 2 [Jan to Dec = 12 months] (500*12)              6,000
Insurance Expense will show up on Violetta's Year 2 Income Statement              6,000

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