Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
1. Salaries expense A/c Dr $1,200 ($400 × 3 days)
To Salary payable A/c Dr $1,200
(Being the accrued salary is recorded)
The 3 days are calculated from December 28 to December 31
2. Salaries expense A/c Dr $4,400 ($400 × 11 days)
Salary payable A/c Dr $1,200
To Cash A/c $5,600
(Being the payment is recorded)
3. Now the adjusted balance of Salaries Payable is
= Salaries Payable before adjustment in 2015 + Adjusted balance
= $0 + $1,200
= $1,200
