Question

Prepare adjusting entries for the following transactions. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)
1. Unrecorded interest accrued on savings bonds is $410.
2. Property taxes incurred but not paid or recorded amount to $800.
3. Unearned service revenue of $4,000 was collected in advance. By year end $700 was still unearned.
4. Prepaid insurance had a $750 debit balance prior to adjustment. By year end, 60 percent was still unexpired.
5. Salaries incurred by year end but not yet paid or recorded amounted to $650.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Dr Interest Receivable 410

Cr Interest Revenue 410

2. Dr Property Tax Expense 800

Cr Property Taxes Payable 800

3. Dr Unearned Service Revenue 3,300

Cr Service Revenue 3,300

4. Dr Insurance Expense 300

Cr Prepaid Insurance 300

5. Dr Salaries and Wages Expense 650

Cr Salaries and Wages Payable 650

Explanation:

Preparation of Journal entries

1. Dr Interest Receivable 410

Cr Interest Revenue 410

2. Dr Property Tax Expense 800

Cr Property Taxes Payable 800

3. Dr Unearned Service Revenue 3,300

Cr Service Revenue 3,300

($4,000 – $700)

4. Dr Insurance Expense 300

Cr Prepaid Insurance 300

[$750 x (100%-60%)]

5. Dr Salaries and Wages Expense 650

Cr Salaries and Wages Payable 650