Question

During the first year of Wilkinson Co.'s operations, all purchases were recorded as assets. Store supplies in the amount of $19,350 were purchased. Actual year-end store supplies amounted to $6,450. The adjusting entry for store supplies willa. increase net income by $12,900.b. increase expenses by $12,900.c. decrease store supplies by $6,450.d. debit Accounts Payable for $6,450.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. increase expenses by $12,900

Explanation:

The final balance of Store Supplies were 19,350, but the actual year-end store supplies inventory were 6,450. That means that from all purchase 12,900 (19,350 – 6450) were used during the accountable year, therefore, those were expenses that should be recognized.

The adjusting entry is: Debit supplies expense for 12,900 and credit supplies for an equal amount.