Question

Emerald Jewelery Store had a credit balance in interest payable of $200 at the beginning of the period, and a credit balance of $50 at the end of the period. Based on this information, the adjustment to net income for the period will be reported as:

Answer 1

Answer:

Net income will be decreased by $150.

Explanation:

Given:

The credit balance of interest payable (Opening) = $200

Credit balance of interest payable (Closing) = $50

Net income will be decreased by $150.

Decreased net income = credit balance of payable (Opening)  - credit balance (Closing)

Decreased net income = $200 - $50

Decreased net income = $150

The interest of $150 was paid which would reduce the net profit.