Question Completion:
Prepare the adjusting journal entries for the seven items above. The following account balances exist:
Equipment $7,000
Notes payable $10,000
Prepaid Insurance $2,100
Supplies $2,450
Unearned Service Revenue $30,000
Answer:
Verne Cova Company
Adjusting Journal Entries on December 31, 2015:
1. Debit Interest Expense $400
Credit Interest Payable $400
To accrue interest expense for 4 months.
2. Debit Supplies Expense $1,550
Credit Supplies $1,550
To record supplies expense for the period.
3. Debit Depreciation Expense - Equipment $1,000
Credit Accumulated Depreciation $1,000
To record depreciation expense for the period.
4. Debit Insurance Expense $1,225
Credit Prepaid Insurance $1,225
To record insurance expense for the period.
5. Debit Unearned Service Revenue $7,500
Credit Service Revenue $7,500
To record service revenue earned.
6. Debit Accounts Receivable $4,200
Credit Service Revenue $4,200
To record services revenue earned for services performed.
7. Debit Wages Expense $5,400
Credit Wages Payable $5,400
To accrue wages expense for 3 days.
Explanation:
a) Interest Expense on Note = $10,000 * 12% * 4/12 = $400
b) Supplies Expense (usage for the period) = $1,550 ($2,450 - $900)
c) Insurance expense (expired) = $1,225 ($2,100/12 * 7 months)
d) Earned service revenue = $7,500 ($30,000/4 months)
e) Wages expense unpaid = $5,400 ($9,000 * 3/5 days)
