Friday, March 21, 2014

PR 3-1B Adjusting entries

On January 31, 2012, the following data were accumulated to assist the accountant in
preparing the adjusting entries for Oceanside Realty:
a. Fees accrued but unbilled at January 31 are $10,280.
b. The supplies account balance on January 31 is $6,100. The supplies on hand at January 31 are $1,300.
c. Wages accrued but not paid at January 31 are $3,000.
d. The unearned rent account balance at January 31 is $4,500, representing the receipt of an advance payment on January 1 of three months’ rent from tenants.
e. Depreciation of office equipment is $1,400.

Instructions
1. Journalize the adjusting entries required at January 31, 2012.
2. Briefly explain the difference between adjusting entries and entries that would be
made to correct errors.

Answer:
1. a. Accounts Receivable ................................................ 10,280
                          Fees Earned.......................................................... 10,280
                                 Accrued fees earned.
 b. Supplies Expense...................................................... 4,800
                          Supplies................................................................ 4,800
                                Supplies used ($6,100 – $1,300).
 c. Wages Expense ......................................................... 3,000
                           Wages Payable ..................................................... 3,000
                                 Accrued wages.
 d. Unearned Rent........................................................... 1,500
                           Rent Revenue ....................................................... 1,500
                                  Rent earned ($4,500/3).
 e. Depreciation Expense............................................... 1,400
                           Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment............ 1,400
                                Depreciation expense.

2. Adjusting entries are a planned part of the accounting process to update the
accounts. Correcting entries are not planned but arise only when necessary to
correct errors.

2 comments:

  1. A very awesome blog post. We are really grateful for your blog post. You will find a lot of approaches after visiting your post. Inventory shrinkage meaning


    ReplyDelete
  2. Very helpful! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete