Question

Following are two income statements for Alexis Co. for the year ended December 31. The left number column is prepared before adjusting entries are recorded, and the right column is prepared after adjusting entries. The company records cash receipts and payments related to unearned and prepaid items in balance sheet accounts.
Unadjusted Adjusted
Revenues
Fees earned $ 24,000 $ 30,600
Commissions earned 42,500 42,500
Total revenues 66,500 73,100
Expenses
Depreciation expense—Computers 0 1,650
Depreciation expense—Office furniture 0 1,925
Salaries expense 12,500 15,195
Insurance expense 0 1,430
Rent expense 4,500 4,500
Office supplies expense 0 528
Advertising expense 3,000 3,000
Utilities expense 1,250 1,327
Total expenses 21,250 29,555
Net income $ 45,250 $ 43,545
Analyze the statements and prepare the eight adjusting entries that likely were recorded.

Answer 1

Answer:

Find in the excel file attached detailed adjusting entries required for all transactions in the question.

Explanation:

Please note  the analysis of each transaction done under the heading "particulars".

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