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Plover Corporation prepares monthlyfinancial statements. Below is a list of selected accounts and their balances on the September 30 before any adjustments have been made for the month of September.All accounts have normal balances.PLOVER CORPORATIONSeptember 30, 2022Cash...................................................................................................$12,300Supplies..............................................................................................2,700Equipment...........................................................................................16,200Accumulated depreciation—Equipment...............................................540Accounts payable................................................................................1,100Deferredrevenue................................................................................1,200Common shares..................................................................................10,000Retained earnings...............................................................................18,925Rent revenue.......................................................................................6,360Salaries expense.................................................................................1,150Insurance expense..............................................................................6,600An analysis of the account balances provided the following additional information:1.Aphysical count of supplies revealed $1,200 on hand on September 30.2.A two-year insurance policy was purchased on September1 for $6,600 and was expensed in full.3.The equipment was purchased on July 1stfor $16,200 and has an estimated useful life offiveyears.4.Rent received in advance that remains unearned at September 30 is $500.5.Income tax of $800 is owed.InstructionsUsing the above information, prepare the adjustingentries that should be made by Plover on September 30 (adjusting entries aremade on a monthly basis).(15marks)
Ans.
Particulars | Debit | Credit |
Supplies Expense ($2,700 - $ 1,200) | $ 1,500.00 | |
Supplies | $ 1,500.00 | |
Prepaid Expense ( $6,600 - ($6,600/24)) | $ 6,325.00 | |
Insurance Expense | $ 6,325.00 | |
Depreciation Expense | $ 270.00 | |
Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment | $ 270.00 | |
Rent Revenue | $ 500.00 | |
Unearned Rent Revenue | $ 500.00 | |
Income Tax | $ 800.00 | |
Income Tax Payable | $ 800.00 |
Working
Depreciation per year = $ 16,200 / 5 = $ 3,240
Depreciation per month = $ 3,240 / 12 = $ 270