Question

On December 31, Jacoby Company's Prepaid Rent account had a balance before adjustment of $6,000. Three months' rent was paid in advance on December 1, the first day of the lease term. The adjusting entry needed on December 31 is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Debit Rent Expense $2,000; credit Prepaid Rent $2,000.

Explanation:

Assuming On December 31, the Company's Prepaid Rent account had a balance before adjustment of the amount of $6,000 which means that if the Three months' rent was paid in advance on December 1, The adjusting entry needed on December 31 is:

Debit Rent Expense $2,000

Credit Prepaid Rent $2,000.

($6000/3month)

(To record Rent Expense)