Question

A 12-month insurance policy was purchased on Dec. 1 for $4,800 and the Prepaid insurance account was initially increased for the payment. The required adjusting journal entry on December 31 includes a: (Check all that apply.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Credit to Prepaid insurance for $400 and Debit to Insurance expense for $400

Explanation:

The journal entry is given below:

Insurance expense ($4800 × 1 ÷ 12) $400  

       Prepaid Insurance  $400

(To record insurance expense)

Here the insurance expense is debited as it increased the expense and credited the prepaid insurance as it decreased the assets