Question

For each of the following items before adjustment, indicate the type of adjusting entry (prepaid expense, unearned revenue, accrued revenue, or accrued expense) that is needed to correct the misstatement. If an item could result in more than one type of adjusting entry, indicate each of the types.
(a) Assets am understated.
(b) Liabilities am overstated.
(c) Liabilities are understated.
(d) Expenses am understated.
(e) Assets are overstated.
(f) Revenue is understated.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

(a) Assets are understated - If we do not adjust accrued revenue, the assets are understated. For example - if we do not add any outstanding rent revenue, the assets will become understated.

(b) Liabilities are overstated - If we do not adjust unearned revenue, the liabilities are overstated. For example - if we do not deduct any expired unearned revenue, the liabilities will become overstated.

(c) Liabilities are understated - If we do not adjust accrued expense, the liabilities are understated. For example - if we do not add any outstanding rent expense, the liabilities will become understated.

(d) Expenses are understated - If we do not adjust accrued expense and prepaid expense, the expenses are understated. For example - if we do not add any outstanding rent expense and expired prepaid expenses, the expenses will become understated.

(e) Assets are overstated - If we do not adjust prepaid expense, the assets are overstated. For example - if we do not deduct any expired prepaid insurance, the assets will become overstated.

(f) Revenue is understated - If we do not adjust accrued revenue and unearned revenue, the revenue is understated. For example - if we do not add any outstanding rent revenue and expired unearned revenue, the revenue will become understated.