Answer:
1. The prepaid insurance account shows a debit of $5,280, representing the cost of a 2-year fire insurance policy dated August 1 of the current year.
- Dr Insurance expense 1,100 (= $5,280 x 5/24 months)
- Cr Prepaid insurance 1,100
Five months of insurance expense must be recorded for August - December.
2. On November 1, Rent Revenue was credited for $1,800, representing revenue from a subrental for a 3-month period beginning on that date.
- Dr Rent revenue 600 (= $1,800 x 1/3 months)
- Cr Unearned revenue 600
Rent revenue corresponding to January cannot be recorded as earned yet, so it must be recorded as unearned revenue (liability).
3. Purchase of advertising materials for $800 during the year was recorded in the Advertising Expense account. On December 31, advertising materials of $290 are on hand.
- Dr Advertising supplies (or materials) 290
- Cr Advertising expense 290
Unused advertising material is considered an asset that can be used during the next period, the same as any other supplies.
4. Interest of $770 has accrued on notes payable.
- Dr Interest expense 770
- Cr Interest payable on notes payable 770
Accrued interest must be recorded as an expense during the period in which it occurs (accrual principle).
