Question

On January 2, 1986, Beal, Inc. acquired a $70,000 whole-life insurance policy on its president. The annual premium is $2,000. The company is the owner and beneficiary. Beal chairqed officer's life insurance expense as follows: 1986 $2,000 1987 1,8001988 1,500 1989 1,100----------------------------------------- Total $6,400 In Beal's December 31, 1989 balance sheet, the investment in cash surrender value should be:____________.a. $0b. $1,600c. $6,400 d. $8,000

Answer 1

Answer:

B) $1,600

Explanation:

The ending cash surrender = total premiums paid - total amount charged to insurance expense = ($2,000 x 4 years) - ($2,000 + $1,800 + $1,500 + $1,100) = $8,000 - $6,400 = $1,600

In this case, a larger portion of the premiums paid are allocated to investments related to the life insurance.