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Look Builders pays its workers every two weeks. As of December 31 of Year 1, workers have earned wages of $9,000 for which they have not yet been paid; they will not be paid these wages until January of next year. The correct adjusting entry was made on December 31. On January 5 of Year 2, Look Builders paid total wages to the employees of $13,000. Of the $13,000 paid, $9,000 related to work performed last year.
Which one of the following is included in the journal entry necessary on January 5 of Year 2 to record the payment of $13,000 in cash?
A DEBIT Wage Expense $4,000.
A DEBIT Wage Expense $13,000.
A DEBIT Wages Payable $4,000.
A DEBIT Wage Expense $9,000.
A CREDIT Wages Payable $9,000.
Wages payable on December 31, year 1 = $9,000
Total wages paid on January 5, year 2 = $13,000
Wages expense related to year 2 = Total wages paid on January 5, year 2- Wages payable on December 31, year 1
= 13,000-9,000
= $4,000
On January 5, year 2, the following journal entry will be made:
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
January 5, Year 2 | Wages payable | $9,000 | |
Wages expense | $4,000 | ||
Cash | $13,000 | ||
( To record wages payment) |
First option is correct.