In: Accounting
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
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 |