Question

Adjustment for Unearned RevenueOn June 1, 20Y2, Herbal Co. received $42,890 for the rent of land for 12 months.Journalize the adjusting entry required for unearned rent on December 31, 20Y2. Round your answers to the nearest dollar amount. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dr unearned rent $25,019

Cr rental income              $25,019

Explanation:

The cash received on June 1 20Y2 for 12 months rent would have been debited cash while the unearned rent account would have been debited with the same amount.

As of December 31, 20Y2, the rent of 7-month(June-December) have now been earned and adjusted as follows:

earned rent for 7 months=$42,890*7/12=$25,019

The earned rental income would be debited to unearned rent and credit to rental income